Housekeeper

Quantum Care; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 27,276,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend & Bank Holiday pay

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

In-house training

Job summary

Quantum Care in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Housekeeper to join Elm View Care Home, a modern, 78-bed residence offering hotel-style living. You will maintain high cleanliness standards to ensure residents are safe, comfortable and well-cared-for in a welcoming setting.

This role provides 30–35 hours per week with salaries of £12.71–£13.21 per hour on weekdays and weekends. It is a permanent full-time position with in-house training, DBS and uniform supplied, plus pension and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to learn necessary skills.
• Positive, caring attitude towards residents.
• Excellent attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, hygiene and infection control.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliability, flexibility and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create a homely and caring atmosphere for residents and maximise their quality of life.
• Provide full housekeeping duties: sanitising rooms, bathrooms, communal areas and changing and making beds, with waste disposal.
• Provide laundry support: replenishing linen and supplies.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Time management

Reliability

Job description

Pay: £12.71 per hour weekdays & £13.21 per hour weekends

Shift: 9am – 2pm/ 2pm to 5pm - Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2UW

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and

Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a

Contract: Full Time - Perm

Hour: 30-35 hours per week

Pay: £12.71 per hour weekdays & £13.21 per hour weekends

Shift: 9am – 2pm/ 2pm to 5pm - Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2UW

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter. We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our Hotel Styled Boutique feel Care Home in Bishop's Stortford, a contemporary luxury 78-bed residential home. Elm View Care Home is positioned as a modern, purpose‑built care home with a strong focus on high‑end facilities, hotel‑style living, and personalised care.

As a Housekeeper you will maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, ensuring residents are safe, comfortable and have a welcoming tidy environment, through compassionate and person‑centred approach to supporting resident’s wellbeing.

What You’ll Bring

• You must have relevant experience or willing to learn the necessary skills.
• A positive, caring, and respectful attitude towards residents.
• Excellent attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, hygiene, and infection control.
• The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• You’ll help create a homely and caring atmosphere for our residents and ensure the quality of their lives is maximised.
• Provide a full range of housekeeping and cleaning duties, ie sanitising rooms, bathrooms, communal areas and changing and making beds, with cored disposal of waste.
• Provide support with Laundry duties including replenishing linen and supplies
• Following health and safety policies and procedures.

Why Join Quantum Care?

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• First‑class in‑house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.