Housekeepers x 2 bank

Nhsscotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Inverness is seeking part-time Housekeepers (18 hours/week) to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. Responsibilities include managing laundry, setting up meeting rooms, and working flexibly within a team. The role offers a salary of £25,694 - £27,900 pro-rata, access to discounts, pension contributions, and employee support programs. Applications are encouraged from all sections of society.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Discounted meals

Access to gym facilities

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Must have strong people skills and take pride in their work.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe and hygienic environment throughout all areas.
• Bag and deliver laundry daily.
• Work flexibly within a team to meet department needs.
• Maintain good relationships with other disciplines for patient care.
• Set up meeting rooms and serve refreshments on time.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Housekeepers x 2 bank

Hours: 18 hours / week (part time)

Salary: £25,694 - £27,900 (pro-rata) (£13.14 ph – £14.27 ph)

Holiday: 35 per annum (including public holidays) (pro rata)

Shift pattern: Mornings - 07.30am-2pm | Afternoons – 1.30pm-7.30pm

Sponsorship: Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date: 07/01/2026

Interview date: 14/01/2026

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Housekeeper

Reporting to the Housekeeping Team Supervisor, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Responsible for providing a clean, safe and hygienic environment throughout all areas of the Hospice
• Bag laundry, write up, label and deliver to laundry collection point outside on a daily basis
• Working flexibly within a team to cover the department needs and demands
• Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care
• Responsible for ensuring meeting rooms are set up correctly and any refreshments are served and set up/cleared away on time (this may include weddings)

What We Need From You

• A people person
• Takes great pride in what they do
• Loves working as part of a team
• Initiative to prioritise work

What We Offer

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Pension with additional matching employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit
• Continuation of SPPA pension contributions and annual leave reckonable service for employees coming to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
• Free access to Inverness Tennis Court Gym Facilities

Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

Contact & Application

Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at: Careers | Highland Hospice

Informal enquiries can be made to Marcus Hemmings on 01463 243132 [e-mail]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]