Housekeeping Assistant
37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday
£23,890 per annum (WTE based on 37.5 hours)
15 hours a week - Saturday and Sunday
£9,556 per annum (£23,890 WTE based on 37.5 hours)
Some flexibility with hours, to be discussed at interview.
Location: Camberley
Are you passionate about working for a charity that delivers exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
We have two job opportunities for a full time and a part time Housekeeping Assistant withinour friendly and supportive Housekeeping team. We are currently in the process of building a new Hospice on our existing site in Farnham, our In-Patient Unit (IPU) and this role will be based on a temporary basis at Kings Lodge Care Home in Camberley. We are aiming to move into our new Hospice within 12 months, at which point our IPU and this role will relocate from Kings Lodge in Camberley to the new Hospice in Farnham.
Our housekeepers are an essential part of our team, not only for housekeeping, but also for maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere. Previous experience of similar work in an inpatient environment preferred, but not essential. The role provides in-house training for the successful candidate.
About You
A successful Housekeeping Assistant will have:
· A flexible and professional approach
· The ability to support clinicians
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Strong team working skills as well as the ability to work independently
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Housekeepers are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
· Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
· Phyllis Tuckwell Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
· Health Cash Plan Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Staff Benefit Scheme
· Blue Light Discount Card
A Great Place to Work
· Equal Opportunities employer
· Flexible hours and flexible working
· Supportive colleagues
· 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Erdilek, Housekeeping and Catering Manager on jerdilek@pth.org.uk or phone 01252 729427.
Please do not apply on Indeed, apply directly on the Phyllis Tuckwell website :
https://www.pth.org.uk/join-our-team
If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email: recruitment@pth.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 6th July 2025
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 15th July 2025
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.22 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/07/2025
Reference ID: PHY/0609