Housekeeper (Flexi Bank Worker)

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembroke House, a care home for veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Gillingham, seeks a flexible bank worker to uphold high cleanliness standards and infection control. The role involves providing residents with clean accommodation, linen and laundry while ensuring safe, tidy walkways and a compliant environment.

Applicants must be dependable, compassionate and patient, with a kind, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• This role requires a dependable, compassionate and trustworthy person.
• Candidate should be empathetic towards residents and able to be patient and kind.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and initiative are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with clean accommodation, linen and personal laundry as required.
• Keep walkways clean, tidy and uncluttered.
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines and COSHH responsibilities.
• Monitor supplies of cleaning products and PPE and report to supervisor.
• Use equipment safely and according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and policies and complete necessary records.
• Identify and report maintenance or repair needs within the home.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Home Manager.

Job description

Salary: £13.45 per hour - 7.5-hour shifts

Job type: (Flexi Bank Worker)

Pembroke House is a purpose-built care home for veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Gillingham. We have been serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans and their dependants for over 70 years. Our residents and staff enjoy a varied yet familiar way of life to encourage independence and give each day meaning and purpose. The home has a ‘family-run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close-knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.

The Job Role

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the home in line with Health & Safety guidelines


• Day-to-day delivery of excellence in Infection Control to ensure a clean and maintained environment

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• To provide residents with clean accommodation, linen and personal laundry as required


• To ensuring walkways are clean and tidy and clear of clutter


• To work within Health and Safety guidelines and policies


• To have an awareness of COSHH responsibilities


• Monitor supplies of cleaning products, and PPE and report to the housekeeping supervisor


• To ensure that all mechanical and other equipment is used as per manufacturer’s instructions and stored in a safe and clean condition


• To ensure that cleaning schedules and policies are adhered to


• Complete all appropriate records as required


• Identify and report any maintenance issues or repairs needed within the home


• Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Home Manager

The full job description is available on request.

The Person

This role would suit someone who is naturally dependable, compassionate and trustworthy. They should be able to empathise with the needs of the residents, have patience and understanding and above all be kind and caring. They will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and uses their own initiative.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship.

As an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and Silver ERS accredited employer, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces community and are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Midday 31 August 2026