Evening Housekeeper

Erskine Veterans Charity; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Welcome bonus

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction programme

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Sick pay enhancements

Occupational Health

Free parking

Health scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Erskine Veterans Charity in Bishopton is seeking an Evening Housekeeper on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves delivering high-quality housekeeping and meal service support, maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff during the late shift (3.45pm–7.00pm).

This 16.25-hour week position is on-site and permanent. Experience is not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping and meal service support while ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

Job description

Permanent, Part-time role

Closing Date: Sunday, 25th October 2026

Working for Erskine:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activity centres and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

Evening Housekeeper

Company: Erskine Veterans Charity

Salary: £11,811 to £11,820 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bishopton, PA7 5PU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

16.25 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (Shift 3.45pm to 7.00pm)

Grade 1 Salary £11,811 - £11,820 per annum (£13.98 - £13.99 per hour)

To provide a high-quality housekeeping and meal service support function, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues. The post holder will contribute to residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing through the delivery of housekeeping services, food service support and effective infection prevention practices in accordance with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and Erskine values.

Experience is not necessary as training will be given.

We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Benefits:

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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