Overview
Housekeepers x 2 – NHS Scotland. Hours: 18 hours per week (part time). Salary: £25,694 - £27,900 (pro-rata) (£13.14 per hour – £14.27 per hour). Holiday: 35 per annum (including public holidays) (pro rata). Shift pattern: Mornings 07:30am–2:00pm; Afternoons 1:30pm–7:30pm. Sponsorship: Not applicable for this vacancy. Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025. Interview date: Monday 20 October 2025.
Note: This posting includes equality and diversity commitments and information about benefits and duties associated with the Housekeeper role at Highland Hospice as captured in the original description.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for providing a clean, safe and hygienic environment throughout all areas of the Hospice.
* Bag laundry, write up, label and deliver to laundry collection point outside on a daily basis.
* Work flexibly within a team to cover department needs and demands.
* Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care.
* Responsible for ensuring meeting rooms are set up correctly and any refreshments are served and set up/cleared away on time, including events such as weddings.
Qualifications and Requirements
* A people person
* Takes great pride in what they do
* Loves working as part of a team
* Initiative to prioritise work
What we offer
* Access to a benefits package including discounts and employee support services.
* Generous holiday entitlement with buy more or sell some option.
* Pension with employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit.
* Continuation of SPPA pension contributions for NHS staff transferring to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS.
* Discounted meals in the cafe and free access to local gym facilities.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at: https://highlandhospice.org/who-we-are/current-vacancies
Informal enquiries can be made to Jordan Munro, Housekeeping Team Supervisor on 01463 243132 or j.munro@highlandhospice.org.uk
Equal opportunities
Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We hire a diverse workforce and sustain an inclusive culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@highlandhospice.org.uk
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