Housekeeping Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Services Limited; East Dundry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank hol

Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000

Career Pathway – personalised career

Specialist training

Healthcare cash plan

Uniform laundered on site

Subsidised lunch on site

Recognition and rewards

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Services Limited in South Bristol is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Assistant to join The Burren, our brand-new care location dedicated to high quality care for residents with varied neurological, mental health and dementia needs.

You’ll maintain a clean, welcoming environment, support daily living with diligence, and work a 32-hour week on a 4-on-7 rota from 8:00am to 4:00pm, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 12 months UK experience in a similar role (essential).
• Experience in a care home environment (desirable).
• A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• A friendly and proactive approach with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and colleagues.
• Confident communication skills - both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• As a valued member of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.
• Cleaning and caring for all communal areas and residents' rooms - including vacuuming, polishing, and mopping.
• Receive training on health and safety protocols, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment.
• Ensuring all housekeeping supplies are clean, stocked, and ready for use.
• While you won’t be delivering hands‑on care, your warm presence and attention to detail will help ensure our residents feel respected, comfortable, and uplifted throughout your time with them.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Time management

Job description

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time.

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for experienced and passionate Housekeeping Assistant / Cleaner to join our award-winning team at The Burren. The Burren is a brand-new purpose-built service location South Bristol, providing high quality care & supporting residents with varying complex neurological, mental health & dementia care needs provided in a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole persons unique strengths and challenges, rather than just the diagnosis.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness

What You’ll Bring

• 12 months UK experience in a similar role (essential)
• Previous experience in a care home environment (desirable)
• A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation
• A friendly and proactive approach with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues
• Confident communication skills - both written and verbal

Your Working Pattern

Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

You’ll be scheduled to work 4 days out of 7, which will include weekend shifts as part of a regular rota.

32 hours per week

What You’ll Be Doing

• As a valued member of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning and caring for all communal areas and residents' rooms - including vacuuming, polishing, and mopping
• Receive training on health and safety protocols, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment
• Ensuring all housekeeping supplies are clean, stocked, and ready for use
• While you won’t be delivering hands‑on care, your warm presence and attention to detail will help ensure our residents feel respected, comfortable, and uplifted throughout your time with them

Benefits package worth up to £5,000 (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle - win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1,000
• Career Pathway - A personalised plan for your career
• Specialist training - beyond the mandatory training requirements
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 - includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Subsidised lunch on site
• Recognition and rewards - vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Pension scheme )