Housekeeper - Edinburgh

Erskine Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to Veterans in a beautiful environment. This part-time housekeeping role offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of residents. With flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a variety of benefits, including a welcome bonus and generous annual leave, this position is perfect for those who value kindness and community service. Become a part of an iconic Scottish charity that prioritizes respect and support for Veterans and their families.

Benefits

Dayforce Wallet – request up to 50% of earned pay on-demand

Welcome bonus of £500

28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Structured induction program

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

In-house Occupational Health Service

Free on-site parking

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion are essential for this role.
• No experience necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform laundry, housekeeping, food service, and hygiene duties.
• Ensure high-quality service is provided to residents.

Job description

Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Req #168

09 May 2025

Working for Erskine:

"ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 in response to the horrors of war. We believe that Veterans and their families deserve respect and compassion for their sacrifices and current challenges. At Erskine, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care to Veterans of all ages in a beautiful environment, including two care homes and a Veterans Village with cottages, an activities centre, and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding, but also rewarding. You will make a significant difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones. We value skills and qualifications but prioritize kindness and compassion. Our team is essential to delivering excellent care, and we offer benefits such as employer pension contributions, career opportunities, and increased annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, you have what it takes to join the Erskine team. Our goal is to provide exceptional care and support to our ex-service community, with every role contributing to this mission.

Housekeeper - Erskine Edinburgh Home

Working hours: Between 07:30 and 19:00 (3.25-hour shifts)

Salary: Grade 1, £25,493 to £25,557 per annum (pro-rata)

Type: Permanent, Part-time role

Closing Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025

The Role:

You will be part of a team performing laundry, housekeeping, food service, and hygiene duties to meet residents' needs. You will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality service is provided to our home. Experience is not necessary, as training will be provided.

Benefits include:

• Dayforce Wallet – request up to 50% of earned pay on-demand
• Welcome bonus of £500 (pro-rata for part-time), paid in installments: £250 after 3 months and £250 after 6 months
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Structured induction program
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free on-site parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Additional Information:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be provided. Selected candidates will undergo a Disclosure Scotland check, and those with residence in the UK for less than five years or who have lived abroad for six months or more will need to complete a criminal records check via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. For alternative application formats, contact the HR Department at 0800 085 7191.

Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Erskine Veterans Charity is the trading name of Erskine Hospital | Company No. SC174103 | Registered Charity SC006609

Job Family:

Facilities Management & Support Services

Location: Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom