Housekeeper, Business

Salary

£15,736.50 per annum (pro‑rated for Full Time Equivalent £26,227)

Guildford, Surrey

Part Time, 22.5 hours (Tuesday - Saturday) – Permanent contract

An opportunity has arisen for a new housekeeper at Christophers.

The Housekeeper will have day‑to‑day responsibility of keeping the hospice clean to a high standard. The post is based at Christophers with holiday cover at the Hampton site under the guidance of the Soft Services Manager.

While based predominantly in Guildford, the holder must be willing to work across both hospices (Guildford and Hampton) to provide holiday cover as required.

Working with the housekeeping team you will liaise closely with staff, volunteers and supported families, ensuring the ambience, hygiene, tidiness and presentation of the whole hospice is of a high quality and complies with all current legislation.

A competitive salary plus the following benefits:

• NHS Pension Scheme (eligible employees) or stakeholder pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributions
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical after 5, 10 and 15 years of service
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Mental Health First Aiders

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We also provide equal opportunities and consider applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity and strives to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds.

Contact Cindy Harrison, cindy. or  for questions about this role.

03 July 2026