Bank Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant

Friends of the Elderly; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and progression

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Free parking

Uniforms provided

Free DBS checks

Overtime enhancements

Job summary

Friends of the Elderly is seeking a Housekeeper or Laundry Assistant for Redcot in Haslemere, Surrey. You will help keep the care home clean and ensure high standards of hygiene for residents, with training provided since no prior experience is required.

You will join a team focused on dignity and care quality, with English and numeracy skills valued. Great opportunities for learning, development, and progression are offered, plus benefits, DBS checks, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and basic numeracy required.
• No prior experience needed; full training provided.
• Attentive to cleanliness and hygiene in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Help keep the care home clean and tidy.
• Carry out general domestic duties and laundry tasks.
• Support high hygiene standards for the home and residents.

Skills

English

Numeracy

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 ofHaslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust,Redcotis 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 offerhigh standardsof hygiene of household and residents’ personal laundry. You willbe responsible forgeneral domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces,wiping armchairs and dining chairs and emptying binsand 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 arerequiredfor 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!

Thisisn’tjust a job;it’sabout making a difference to older people’s lives every day

We really value the hard work and commitment ofall ofour staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and progression.

Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employeeassistanceprogramme 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 andretaincaring 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 safeis one of the charity’scorevalues, andis central to everything we do atFriends 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.

Who we are

For 120 years, Friends of the Elderly has been helping older people live well and find fulfilment in later life. Through our care homes, day centres and grants programme, we provide support, connection and dignity when it is needed most.

We also work with partners to extend our impact and ensure older people remain at the heart of their communities.

Learning, Development, and Career Progression

We offer various opportunities for professional growth, including training programs and career advancement paths.

Our counselling and coaching sessions are designed to support the mental and emotional health of our staff.

Retail Discount Schemes

These schemes help staff make their salary go further with discounts at various retailers.

Friends of the Elderly

Registered charity in England and Wales (no 226064); registered company in England and Wales (no 133850). Registered office: The Bradbury Centre, Smiles Place, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8BJ. A company limited by guarantee. Contact us