Housekeeper

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards program

Supportive team

Uniform & DBS provided

Weekend enhancements

Bank holiday enhancements

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking a warm and reliable Housekeeper to join the team at Beech Lodge Care Home in Saint Austell. You will help maintain the home to high cleanliness standards and support residents with a caring, person-centred approach.

The role focuses on creating a welcoming, safe environment and meaningful interactions with residents, with a 30-hour contract and a pay rate shown as £12.80–£25.60 per hour. Bank holidays attract enhancements.

Qualifications

• Naturally kind, caring, and compassionate.
• Highly motivated with great attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable communicating with residents and colleagues.
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, sinks, and countertops.
• Making beds and changing linens.
• Using cleaning tools such as vacuums, mops, and cloths effectively.
• Keeping bathrooms stocked with toiletries and fresh towels.
• Cleaning mirrors, glass surfaces, and communal areas.
• Tidying and refreshing residents’ rooms.
• Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies as required.
• Reporting repairs or maintenance issues promptly.
• Assisting in laundry duties and ensuring cleanliness throughout the home.
• Interacting positively with residents — joining conversations, offering a smile, and contributing to their sense of home.

Skills

Caring nature

Attention to detail

Independent

Communication

Housekeeping experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Location: On site / Bodmin Rd, Saint Austell PL25 5AG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
Hourly Salary range:from £ 12.80 to £ 25.60

Beech Lodge Care Home

30 hour contract

Housekeeper - Making a Difference, One Room at a Time

Are you a kind and compassionate person with a passion for keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming? Would you love to play a vital role in improving the daily lives of others?

We’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiasticHousekeeperto join our dedicated domestic team. You’ll help create a warm and comfortable environment for our residents by maintaining the home to the highest standards of cleanliness, all while bringing a caring, person-centred approach to your work.

This isn’t just cleaning, it’s a chance to brighten someone’s day through meaningful interactions and thoughtful support.

Why Join Us

• Reward and recognition Schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
• Enhancements paid for weekend
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays

Job Purpose

The role of the Housekeeper is essential to helping our residents livefull, happy, and healthy lives. You’ll take pride in delivering a spotless and hygienic home environment that contributes to their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, sinks, and countertops
• Making beds and changing linens
• Using cleaning tools such as vacuums, mops, and cloths effectively
• Keeping bathrooms stocked with toiletries and fresh towels
• Cleaning mirrors, glass surfaces, and communal areas
• Tidying and refreshing residents’ rooms
• Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies as required
• Reporting repairs or maintenance issues promptly
• Assisting inlaundry dutiesand ensuring cleanliness throughout the home
• Interacting positively with residents — joining conversations, offering a smile, and contributing to their sense of home

Requirements

• Naturallykind, caring, and compassionate
• Highly motivated with great attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
• Comfortable communicating with residents and colleagues
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred, but not essential
• Willingness to work in bothcleaning and laundryareas of the home
• Passionate about making residents feel comfortable, safe, and cared for
• £12.80 per hour
• £25.60 per hour (Bank Holidays)

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. All roles are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a supportive, caring team,we’d love to welcome you on board.