Housekeeper

Greensleeves Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK is seeking a Housekeeper for Buckler’s Lodge in Woodcote Green. The role involves allocating cleaning programs, monitoring quality, and participating in cleaning duties. Candidates must have RQF Level 2 in Housekeeping and extensive experience in domestic care work. This position offers a competitive pay of £13.49 per hour and various employee benefits, including paid holidays and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of domestic care work.
• Knowledge and experience of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and applying workplace values.

Responsibilities

• Allocate cleaning programmes and monitor quality.
• Control budget for cleaning materials and minimize wastage.
• Participate in cleaning duties and staff supervision.

Skills

Domestic care work

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Understanding workplace values

Education

RQF Level 2 in Housekeeping, Hospitality and Cleaning

Job description

Overview

We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Home: Buckler’s Lodge

Location: Woodcote Green, Crowthorne, RG45 6HZ

Pay details: £13.49 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts: 8am-2pm Early, 2pm-8pm Late, 8am-8pm Long Day

Posted date: 24/09/2025

Closing date: 08/10/2025

Job Description

Job Description: Housekeeper Job Description

Person Specification: Housekeeper Person Specification

How To Apply

Email your CV to Bucklers Recruitment at [e-mail]

About Us

We are a leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK.

We deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England.

As a charitable organisation, our focus is on providing high-quality care and running a sustainable and thriving family of homes. This means care fees fund care, not shareholder profits. Any surplus generated is invested back into our services and used to continually improve the experience of our residents.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Housekeeper, You Will

• Allocate cleaning programmes for each domestic assistant and monitor the quality and thoroughness of the work.
• Control an allocated budget for the purchase of cleaning materials and minimise wastage.
• Take an active part in the cleaning and share in the cleaning duties.
• Carry out supervision and induction of designated staff as required.
• Participate in training and support meetings as required.
• Adhere to policies and procedures within the Home and the Trust.

To Apply, You Will Need

• Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 2 in Housekeeping, Hospitality and Cleaning or equivalent
• Extensive experience of domestic care work
• Knowledge and experience of COSHH regulations
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and applying our workplace values

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.