Salary: £23,233.31 pro rata per annum (£16,595.22 for 25 hours per week), plus a 10% shift allowance
Hours: 25 hours per week, worked rotationally including evenings & weekends
Location: Willen Hospice
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team at Willen Hospice.
As a key member of our Housekeeping team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across all Hospice areas, including our Wellbeing Centre and clinical spaces.
What You’ll Do:
✅ General cleaning such as vacuuming, mopping, and dusting
✅ Cleaning of patient and family rooms, communal areas, offices, and bathrooms
✅ Replenishing supplies and maintaining cleaning equipment
✅ Conducting deep cleans and infection control procedures
✅ Recording fridge temperatures and maintaining linen stocks
What You’ll Need:
Previous Cleaning experience ideally in a Clinical setting
NVQ Level 2 Infection Control or willing to work towards
Reliable, flexible, and hard-working
A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
Can work flexibly across day, weekends, and rotational schedules
Organised with attention to detail
Additional information
The Housekeeping provision is operated over 7 days and worked on a 4 week rota. All Housekeeping staff are required to work a 25 hour week split over five, five hour days and work one weekend out of four. Shift times are as follows; 6.00am -11.00am / 09.30am – 2.30pm / 1.30pm – 6.30pm – please note; we are unable to offer set shift times.
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
In return for your skills you can expect
A Role with Purpose – Be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
Supportive & Caring Environment – Work with passionate colleagues.
Great Benefits Package – Including 35 days’ holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
Perks & Extras – Free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Apply today and become part of something meaningful.
Previous Applicants need not apply
This position will close early if a large amount of applications are received
This appointment is subject to an standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
