Housekeeper - 20 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday

Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: £24,853 per annum full time which is £13,255 per annum pro rata for 20 hours per week

Job Type: 20 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 2026-05-21 23:59:00

Reference: Housekeeper - 20 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday

Shifts are 3pm – 7pm working in all areas of the hospice

Are you passionate about creating a warm and comforting environment? Do you have exceptional cleaning skills and an eye for detail? Join our team at St Oswald’s Hospice as a Housekeeper and play a vital role in providing a clean and serene atmosphere for our patients and their families during their time of need. As a Housekeeper, your primary focus will be to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our hospice. No experience is needed as full training will be given.

Watch ‘Our Story’  here to find out more.

If you would like to download a detailed job description and person specification, please click here.

We’re all for using AI to help us be more efficient in our roles, however, when it comes to job applications, we want to hear your voice, your ideas, your skills and experiences. If you’re thinking about using AI to help with your application, please take a moment to consider how well it reflects the real you. We’re keen to hear your story, in your own words, so please don’t be afraid to let your individuality come through.

Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed.

You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. Please contact humanresources@stoswaldsuk.org if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.

Want to find out more about why working in a Hospice could be the best job you’ve ever had?

Hospice UK have put together  this short video which highlights many benefits of working in a Hospice by sharing the views of hospice professionals and what working in a hospice means to them. This video has been filmed with clinical care team members but we think it gives you a great idea what it’s like to work in a hospice in a non-clinical role too!

Closing Date: Thursday 21st May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found

Interview date: Friday 5th June 2026

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Disability Confident Leader

St Oswald’s Hospice is committed to equity and diversity and is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and will offer interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

Please note in situations where we experience high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we will endeavour to meet this commitment but may have to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website.