Laundry-Domestic Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about providing a super clean environment and have the desire to ensure that our patients have unlimited clean, fresh bedding and towels? If so, you could be just who we’re looking for to join our Laundry and Domestic Teams.

You will spend 3 days a week in our Laundry Department – sorting, washing, ironing and storing bed linen, towels etc. – then every alternate Saturday you will represent our Domestic Team in keeping the Hospice clean, presentable and safe for our patients and their families.

With a keen eye for detail, you could make a real difference to our Hospice services and help us maintain our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

At Springhill Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients and their families and visitors. We invest in our employees to ensure our workforce is the best it can be and provide the following generous benefits to ensure our staff feel valued and appreciated:

• We have adapted elements of the NHS's Agenda for Change across the whole Hospice organisation
• Springhill pension scheme, employee contribution 6% and 14% contribution from the Hospice. Options for existing NHS members to stay in the NHS pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays (pro rota for part time)
• Subsidised meals at the Hospice
• Family friendly polices and flexible working opportunities
• Training and development
• Equal opportunities employer
• Free parking (Main Hospice site and The Huboffice)
• Easy access via public transport
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and benefits

If you feel that you fulfil the criteria below, then this role could be just for you:

• Strong work ethic
• Reliable
• Team player but able to work on own initiative
• Friendly and professional demeanour
• A good understanding of health and safety is crucial and, whilst not essential.
• Previous experience of carrying out a similar role in a similar environment is desirable.

For more information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Paul Barnes, Facilities & Estates Manager on or by emailing p

Closing date:
Friday 20th February 2026
Interview date:
Wednesday 4th March 2026

Location:

Springhill Hospice

Salary: £10,823 per annum (Band
1) (FTE £23,875)

Hours:

Week 1: 15 hours (Weds - Fri 8am – 1pm) Week 2: 19 hours (Weds - Fri 8am – 1pm; alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm)

Please submit your CV (setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements) alongside a cover letter telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role, in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Form (see link below) and return with your CV and Cover Letter.

This allows us to see if there are any unfair barriers to becoming a Springhill Hospice employee and whether there are any changes that we could make to encourage a more diverse field of applicants to apply. You can select ‘prefer not to say’ to any question you do not wish to answer. The information you provide will not be used as part of the selection process and will not be seen by the interview panel.

If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on or email r

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. We therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

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