Domestic Assistant x3

About the job role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Assistant in our Hotel Services team at St Joseph’s Hospice.

We are looking for someone who has experience in housekeeping and working in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean all clinical and non-clinical areas based on the NHS 2025 cleanliness standards. Carry out routine and enhanced cleaning in line with infection control standards.

Contract type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7). Three positions available.

About you

You will need:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in cleaning in Care homes, Hospitals, and hospices.
• Flexibility in work patterns, including weekends.
• Knowledge of safe chemical usage (COSHH regulations).

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• 27 days' holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
• Season ticket loan.
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

For full details, including key responsibilities and person specification, please download the Job Information Pack.

For further information, please contact the People Team at Recruitment@stjh.org.uk

To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Interview date: Monday, 30 November 2026.

We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.