Bank Housekeeping Assistant

Reading | £10.18 per hour

Employer: Sue Ryder
Sector/Specialism: Other

Housekeeping Assistant
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent
22 Liebenrood Rd, Reading. RG30 2DX
Ad hoc hours (bank)
£10.18 per hour plus enhancements


Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist
end-of-life care to support patients and their families.


About us

At the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life- limiting conditions, and offer support for families too. We provide expert care and support across Berkshire.

Join our award-winning team, honoured with a 2021 Pride of Reading Award for contribution to the community during COVID-19


About you:

Do you take pride in providing excellent customer service and want to work in a lively, supportive team?

We can't think of a better place to develop your skills than at Duchess of Kent Hospice. It's passionate and supportive and you'll be helping to create a warm and comfortable experience for our patients, visitors and staff.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to work as part of our Bank Team.

You will be working with a team to maintain the highest possible standard of cleanliness throughout our Hospice and Day Hospice. Your job will include laundry, daily vacuuming, mopping and cleaning of patient’s rooms, bathrooms and toilets.

Experience and skills required:

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Understanding of COSSH and Health and Safety Regulations


Competitive Benefits including

• Company pension scheme
• Competitive enhanced pay for weekends and public holidays
• Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
• Staff discount on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Cash referral bonus scheme
• Online Wellbeing Centre
• Free uniform
• Carers leave policy
• Subsidised onsite meals and drinks
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities

If you want more than just a job, We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

About Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition - we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.