Housekeeper

Active Pathways; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave pro rata

Workplace pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Free Blue Light Card

Free Enhanced DBS

Free onsite parking

Free lunch on shift

Ongoing training

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Evermore Care Limited is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper at Ashton Manor Care Home in Lancaster to maintain exceptionally clean and welcoming spaces for residents. The role follows a two-week rolling rota with day shifts and weekend work, ensuring a consistent pattern while supporting a luxury care environment.

Ideal candidates have housekeeping or cleaning experience, keen attention to detail and good communication skills. Evermore Care offers a supportive team and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, domestic or cleaning experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive and reliable approach to work

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning resident bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas
• Following housekeeping schedules, cleaning procedures and infection control standards
• Ensuring housekeeping supplies are maintained and reporting any shortages
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, defects or damage
• Supporting a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues
• Working closely with the wider team to maintain the exceptional presentation of the home
• Promoting health, safety and infection prevention best practice at all times

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Hygiene & infection control

Communication & teamwork

Reliability & proactivity

Job description

Housekeeper

Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster

£13.45 per hour | Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour
Part-Time | 14 Hours per Week | Day Shifts

Help Us Create a Home Residents Love Living In

Do you take pride in maintaining exceptional standards?

Are you somebody who understands that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment can make a huge difference to a person's wellbeing?

At Ashton Manor, we're looking for a dedicated and reliable Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain the high standards our residents deserve.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a luxury care home where quality, dignity and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

About Ashton Manor

Ashton Manor is a luxury 67-bed care home in Lancaster, providing high-quality residential, dementia and respite care in a warm, welcoming and beautifully designed environment.

With exceptional facilities including a beauty salon, cinema room, video calling facilities and engaging social spaces, Ashton Manor combines outstanding care with first-class surroundings to create a place residents are proud to call home.

As a Housekeeper, you'll play an important role in helping us maintain these exceptional standards every day.

Working Pattern

14 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, including weekends.

This part-time role offers a consistent working pattern, making it ideal for somebody looking to balance work around other commitments while remaining part of a supportive and friendly team.

The Opportunity

The environment we create has a direct impact on the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of our residents.

As Housekeeper, you'll help ensure every area of the home is clean, safe and welcoming, from resident bedrooms and communal lounges to dining areas, offices and shared spaces.

You'll take pride in your work, have an excellent eye for detail, and understand how the little things can make a big difference to a resident's day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning resident bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas
• Following housekeeping schedules, cleaning procedures and infection control standards
• Ensuring housekeeping supplies are maintained and reporting any shortages
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, defects or damage
• Supporting a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues
• Working closely with the wider team to maintain the exceptional presentation of the home
• Promoting health, safety and infection prevention best practice at all times

About You

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organised and passionate about delivering high standards.

Essential

• Previous housekeeping, domestic or cleaning experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive and reliable approach to work

What Will Make You Successful

• You take genuine pride in maintaining high standards
• You understand the importance of creating a welcoming environment
• You can work independently whilst supporting the wider team
• You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy keeping environments looking their best

What We Offer

At Evermore Care, we believe great environments are created by great people.

Benefits Include:

• Annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards of up to £500
• Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, counselling and virtual GP services
• Discounted gym membership
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Free onsite parking
• Free lunch whilst on shift
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management team and friendly working environment

About Evermore Care

At Evermore Care, we're committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care while creating rewarding careers for our colleagues.

Everything we do is built around our values of Wellbeing, Respect, Community and Freedom, ensuring residents receive the highest quality care and support in environments that promote dignity, choice and independence.

We're proud to be recognised as a Top 20 Care Home Group and to maintain a CQC rating of Good, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a rewarding housekeeping role within a luxury care environment where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Evermore Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.