Domestic Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Withersfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training & development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a part-time Cleaner at a disability services site in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The role involves delivering a personalised cleaning service, keeping communal areas tidy and safe, and using equipment responsibly. You will support stock control and must have the right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks are required, with DBS processing arranged by Sanctuary. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities for training and development,

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic duties is helpful but not essential
• Caring, approachable and compassionate attitude
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or willingness to work towards it

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalised cleaning service that meets customers' needs
• Keep communal and service areas clean, comfortable and safe
• Use housekeeping equipment responsibly and maintain standards
• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies when needed
• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed

Job description

• Provide a personalised cleaning service that meets customers' needs
• Keep communal and service areas clean, comfortable and safe
• Use housekeeping equipment responsibly and maintain standards
• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies when needed, We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic duties is helpful but not essential
• Caring, approachable and compassionate attitude
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or willingness to work towards it
• Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Cleaner 3 Hilltop, 2 Heldhaw Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7ER £12.71 per hour 15 Hours per week Make a quiet difference that's felt every day We're proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year - and we're excited to welcome a new Cleaner to our vibrant CQC-registered disability service at 3 Hilltop, 2 Heldhaw Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7ER. You'll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a disability, that puts people first - every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag - it's our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We'll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements