Job Description

Housekeeping Assistants

Salary:

23,890 per annum WTE (based on 37.5 hours a week)

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)

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

We have 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 for our patients and their families. Whilst previous experience of similar work in an in-patient environment is preferred, this is not essential, and in-house training will be provided for the successful candidate.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and 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.

About Us

We are based 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 lives of 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 day is precious' for our patients.

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

https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees' unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We Offer:

Excellent Benefits

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%) Health Cash Plan Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff Benefit Scheme Blue Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

Skill Development and Training Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

Equal Opportunities employer 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

Please do not apply via Indeed. Apply directly on the Phyllis Tuckwell website:

Apply Now - Housekeeping Assistant

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Erdilek, Housekeeping and Catering Manager on Julie.Erdilek@pth.org.uk or phone 01252 729427. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email: recruitment@pth.org.uk.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,890.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person