Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life.

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Bank Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. In this important role, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control across the hospice, while also supporting laundry services.

You will work closely with colleagues as part of a supportive team, bringing a flexible approach, a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and a commitment to the values and ethos of hospice care.

Role details

• Contract type: As and when required, on a fixed-term basis for six months.
• Working pattern: Shifts typically run between 7.00am and 4.00pm, with details to be discussed at interview.
• Salary and enhancements: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 2: £12.92 per hour, plus enhanced rates for Sunday and Bank Holiday hours of up to 83% of the basic hourly rate.
• Location: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in a housekeeping role.
• Experience and understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Empathy with the values and ethos of hospice care.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a healthcare environment.
• NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping.
• GCSE-level education (or equivalent).

What's in it for you:

• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme 
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) 
• Industry leading training programmes 

Marie Curie Benefits Package:  

• Defined contribution pension scheme, with charity contributions matched up to 7.5% 
• Support with eye care costs (terms apply)
• Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Life assurance

To view the job description, please click here

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 26 August 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. 

Agencies need not apply. 

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.