Bank Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant

Friends Of The Elderly; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

/Retail discounts

Loans from salary

Health cash plans

Cycle to work

Long service rewards

Refer a friend bonus

Group pension plan

Free parking

Overtime enhancements

Uniforms provided

Free DBS checks

Job summary

Friends of the Elderly in Haslemere, Surrey, is seeking a Housekeeper or Laundry Assistant to help maintain high hygiene standards across our care home and laundry service. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided.

You will be a self-motivated, reliable team player who takes pride in residents' comfort, with English and numeracy skills and the ability to use online training tools. We offer learning, wellbeing support, discounts, and a supportive charity environment.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow hygiene procedures.
• Full training provided; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and clean resident rooms and common areas to high hygiene standards.
• Polish tables and other surfaces to maintain a clean environment.
• Wipe armchairs and dining chairs and manage waste in bins.
• Assist with running the laundry service and basic linen handling.

Skills

Good English

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot is blessed with a unique, tranquil setting.

Joining us as a Housekeeper or Laundry Assistant, you will help keep care home clean and ensure that we offer high standards of hygiene of household and residents’ personal laundry. You will be responsible for general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces, wiping armchairs and dining chairs and emptying bins and helping to run the laundry service.

Self-motivated and resilient, a team player who is willing to go the extra mile, you will take pride in your work, ensuring residents are at the heart of our service. Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety would be beneficial but by no means essential. A good standard of English and number skills are required for this role, and you will be comfortable using various forms of digital technology to be able to complete online training. No prior experience is needed, as we will give you all the training you will need to excel in this role!

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and progression.

Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.

Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.

Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.

Health cash plans for you and your family.

Cycle to work scheme.

Long service awards, that increase with length of service.

Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us

Free parking at our homes.

Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums.

Uniforms are provided.

Free DBS checks

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Friends of the Elderly is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and accepted. Our goal is to attract and retain caring individuals who make a difference.

We respect and support all staff, service users, volunteers, and contractors as unique individuals, encouraging personal growth and understanding.

We strive to listen, learn, and improve, asking everyone to commit to self-education and open dialogue. We urge staff to challenge actions that conflict with our values and uphold the rights of all.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments or accommodations for disabled and neurodivergent applicants during recruitment or interviews. Please inform us if you need any.

Safeguarding

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Bank Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant Haslemere, UK