Housekeeping Assistant

Salary: £23,890 per annum WTE (based on 37.5 hours aweek)

Hours: Full and part-time hours available, to be discussed at interview

Various shifts available Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends

Location: Camberley (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)

Areyou looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients andtheir families and carers.

Wehave vacancies for Housekeeping Assistants to join our busy, friendly and supportive housekeeping team, as we look towards growing our team in preparation for moving back to our new hospice in Farnham.

This role will be temporarily based at Kings Lodge Care Home in Camberley until our new hospice is completed, at which point our IPU and this role will relocate from Camberley to Farnham.

Our Housekeepers are an essential part of Phyllis Tuckwell, not only for housekeeping but for also maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere forour patients and their families. Whilst previous experience of similar work inan in-patient environment is preferred, this is not essential, and in-house training will be provided for the successful candidate.

If you wouldlike to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peerand managerial support, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About You

A successful Housekeeping Assistant will have:

• The ability to support clinicians
• A flexible and professional approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team working skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Basic computer skills

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

We arebased 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 livesof our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Housekeeping team members are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every dayis precious for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

We

Offer:

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Skill Development and Training
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

• 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  or phone  If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on or email:

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: This is a rolling advert, with interviews taking place as suitable applications are 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 a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

PHYLLIS TUCKWELL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE:

To monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness ofthe environment, understand specific professional ethical aspects of the jobrole and continually maintain and update knowledge. Ability to carry out the requirements of the job or a range of related jobs requiring light physical effort.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 Professional

1.1 Toensure all surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt and debris andthat appropriate cleaning agents and equipment are used.

1.2 Toensure appropriate protective clothing is worn, including uniform and footwear.

1.3 Toensure cleaning is carried our in a manner and a time that causes minimum disruption.

1.4 Toensure spillages and hazards are removed with…