{"id":2632,"date":"2026-04-25T13:02:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/night-housekeeper-part-time-3282\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:02:04","slug":"housekeeping-assistant-nights-6-month-ftc-3282","status":"publish","type":"vacancy","link":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/housekeeping-assistant-nights-6-month-ftc-3282\/","title":{"rendered":"Housekeeping Assistant &#8211; Nights &#8211; 6 month FTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Night Housekeeping Assistant | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>32.5 Hours per week &#8211; 9 month Fixed Term Contract | &pound;21479.90 per annum (this is the equivalent of a full time salary of &pound;26436.80)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Do you have experience in working as a clearer or as a housekeeper?&nbsp; KIMS Hospital is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant working nights for a fixed term of 9 months. If you enjoy being active in your job, have amazing attention to detail and want to be part of something bigger this could be perfect for you!<\/p>\n<p>Shifts will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8pm &#8211; 4.30am<\/p>\n<p><b>Role Responsibilities include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained.<\/li>\n<li>Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital.<\/li>\n<li>To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital<\/li>\n<li>Ensure cleaning materials are used according to the relevant COSHH requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Person Specification:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have previous housekeeping \/ cleaning experience within a similar environment<\/li>\n<li>Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Possess some knowledge of COSHH, the guidelines that surround this legislation and how these would be applied within a clinical setting<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a flexible approach, responding to the needs of the department<\/li>\n<li>Be a good team player<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive Salary<\/li>\n<li>Private Health Insurance<\/li>\n<li>33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday<\/li>\n<li>Pension Scheme<\/li>\n<li>Free Secure Staff Parking<\/li>\n<li>Life Assurance<\/li>\n<li>Annual Flu Vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Free Eye Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. 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