Housekeeping Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay

Contributory pension

Inspection bonus

Overtime Enhancement

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave and annual leave buy

Training & development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Discounts & Cycle to Work

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Ltd. is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant for Allanbank Care Home, Dumfries DG1 2LF. The role offers 15 hours per week, with a further 30 hours per week for maternity cover, paid at £12.71 per hour.

Join a supportive team recognised for its training and development opportunities, with a strong emphasis on dignity and respect for residents. The position is based at Allanbank Care Home and involves providing a high-quality housekeeping service, helping residents feel comfortable in

Qualifications

• A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people.
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach to your work.
• Energy and commitment to making a positive impact each day.
• A focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service that helps residents feel comfortable in their home.
• Keep bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work closely with colleagues to support residents’ daily wellbeing.
• Use care and attention to detail to make a positive difference to residents’ lives.
• Contribute to a supportive, friendly team environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Clear communication

Flexible approach

Dignity and respect

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Housekeeping Assistant

Allanbank Care Home, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 2LF

£12.71 per hour

2 position available:

15 hours per week

30 hours per week temporary maternity cover

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Housekeeping Assistant to our friendly team at Allanbank Care Home in Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 2LF. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service that helps residents feel comfortable in their home
• Keep bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean, safe and welcoming
• Work closely with colleagues to support residents’ daily wellbeing
• Use care and attention to detail to make a positive difference to residents’ lives
• Contribute to a supportive, friendly team environment

Your skills

• A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach to your work
• Energy and commitment to making a positive impact each day
• A focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• CI inspection bonus
• Overtime Enhancement
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.