Housekeeping Assistant

Berkley Care Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free meals and drinks at work

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-Demand Pay

Training and development

Job summary

Berkley Care Group is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant in Leicester to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation for residents. The role offers £12.85 per hour, paid breaks and a range of benefits within a supportive care environment.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided. You will join a warm team delivering compassionate care and ensuring residents enjoy comfortable living spaces.

Qualifications

• First-hand experience in housekeeping or cleaning is desirable but not required.
• Ability to present high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene.
• Keep communal and private areas beautifully presented at all times.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks: cleaning, mopping and polishing.
• Change bed linen, manage laundry and ironing.
• Assist residents with tidying their rooms on request.
• Communicate effectively with residents, team members and families.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Job description

About the Position

£12.85 per hour, paid breaks plus lots of great benefits!

Find your place and make a difference as a Housekeeping Assistant at Berkley Care

Are you currently working in a housekeeping or cleaning role, either in hospitality or care? Are you looking for your first role in housekeeping and would love that to be in care? If you answered yes, then taking the first step in your career as a Housekeeping Assistant with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

A Top Employer 2026

For the third year running, Berkley Care is the only UK luxury care home provider to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development. This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is passionate about making a difference to the everyday life of others
• Someone who has a good attention to detail and takes pride in presentation
• An individual who is kind, compassionate and treats others with respect
• Do you have a sense of fun and want to ensure residents are happy?

Are you able to provide the following housekeeping services in the home?

• Work as part of a team to ensure high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene
• Ensure the home is beautifully presented at all times in communal and private areas
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, mopping and polishing
• Changing bed linen, laundry and ironing
• Support residents to clean and tidy their rooms when they want to
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people, which includes team members, residents and families?

What can you expect from us

• Above minimum wage and enhanced bank holiday pay
• Paid breaks, free meals and drinks whilst at work
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Monetary rewards for long service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery)
• Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-Demand Pay
• A luxury working environment
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities

And if you’re new to care, that’s ok. Come and meet the team in the home and they can tell you all about the role. Like try before you buy!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.

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