Housekeeping Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to enrich the lives of residents through compassionate service. This role emphasizes teamwork and kindness, ensuring a comfortable home for all. With comprehensive training and opportunities for growth, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a team that believes in making a difference and experience job satisfaction daily, all while enjoying a range of benefits that prioritize your well-being.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Kindness and enthusiasm are key attributes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality housekeeping service to residents.
• Work as part of a team to ensure residents' comfort.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Domestic and Housekeeping)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Requisition: 224643

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

£12.21 per hour

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other, and work hard as a team. There are lots of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue them, and daily job satisfaction at Howard House for all roles.

Sanctuary Care operates over 100 care homes, and you can feel the difference a team makes the moment you step through our doors. The team at Howard House is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people, and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (including medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms, including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity, and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to join our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Housekeeping Assistant? Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality housekeeping service, showing care and commitment to positively impacting our residents’ lives
• You will work with a team committed to making our residents comfortable in their home.

What skills do I need?

Teamwork! A happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home.

Experience is not essential, as we will provide all necessary training and support. What’s important is that you are caring, enthusiastic, and energetic. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. You should also be kind and genuinely like older people and their needs, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 224643

We are currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If applying internally, remember to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

Applications may be withdrawn at any time due to high volume. Please apply early to avoid missing out.

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 encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support our inclusive environment. We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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