Housekeeping Assistant Part Time

Full Job Description

Bupa is currently offering a Housekeeping Assistant – Bank Staff opportunity at King Edward VII’s Hospital in London for reliable and hardworking individuals looking for flexible part-time work in a professional healthcare environment. The role is based at 5-10 Beaumont Street, London W1G 6AA, and involves bank and flexible shifts, including weekends, night shifts and holidays when required. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play an important role in keeping patient rooms, clinical areas, offices and public spaces clean, safe and welcoming. You will also help prepare patient bedrooms, clean bathrooms and communal areas, replenish toiletries and cleaning supplies, and respond to housekeeping requests from patients and hospital departments. The role requires someone who takes pride in their work, pays close attention to detail, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a hospital setting. Previous housekeeping, cleaning, or hotel services experience would be useful, particularly in healthcare, hospitality, or a similar environment, along with strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative approach.

This bank position offers flexibility, making it suitable for people who want to work shifts around their existing commitments while gaining experience in a respected private healthcare setting. Housekeeping Assistants work alongside clinical and non-clinical teams and must follow health and safety, infection prevention and control, and COSHH guidelines. The role also involves safely handling waste, supporting laundry activities and ensuring cleaning supplies and other consumables are available when needed. Bank workers can receive weekly pay for completed bank shifts, with shift enhancements available for night and weekend working. Other benefits include a subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop, inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme and access to a supportive working environment. As part of Bupa, employees are also connected to a wider healthcare organisation with established systems, specialist support and opportunities to develop their experience while contributing to a clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Requirements

• Previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning, hotel services or a similar role.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality would be useful.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on cleanliness.
• Basic understanding of infection prevention and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, professional and helpful attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms, clinical areas, offices and public spaces clean and tidy.
• Prepare patient bedrooms and make sure they are maintained to a high standard.
• Clean bathrooms, washrooms and communal areas.
• Respond to housekeeping requests from patients and hospital departments.
• Safely handle waste and support laundry activities.
• Replenish cleaning products, toiletries and other supplies when needed.
• Follow hospital health and safety, infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Work with clinical and non-clinical teams to provide a clean and comfortable environment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for bank shifts.
• Extra pay for night and weekend shifts.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop.
• NEST government pension scheme.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Private dental insurance.
• Gym membership.
• Additional leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Referral programme.