Housekeeping Assistant

HC One; Honiton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate company is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to create a warm and welcoming environment for residents. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in care, ensuring their surroundings are clean and safe. With full training provided, you will develop skills in housekeeping while contributing to a supportive team. Enjoy benefits like a competitive hourly rate, paid training, and access to various employee support programs. If you have a positive attitude and a desire to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days of annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - flexible access to pay

Access to learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment.
• Manage the cleaning rota and participate in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Recognize Signs of Abuse

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant

In your role as a Housekeeping Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Your keen eye for detail will be reflected in the environment you help create. Whether managing the cleaning rota or actively participating in cleaning tasks, you'll do so with kindness and professionalism.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in housekeeping is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Positive energy and a natural ability to get along with people.
• Strong communication skills, being considerate and kind when interacting with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know appropriate actions to take.
• Willingness to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional role-specific training.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check
• Free uniform
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - flexible access to your pay
• Access to learning and development opportunities and support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to provide a seamless experience from your application to your first day with us, supporting you throughout your career at HC-One.