Housekeeping Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Old Basing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health & wellbeing support (Aviva)

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training & development opportunities

Flexible working options

Exclusive staff benefits

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited at Basingfield Court in Basingstoke is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to provide a high-quality service, keeping bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean and welcoming.

You will work closely with colleagues to support residents' daily wellbeing, using attention to detail to make a positive difference in residents' lives. We offer safeguarding checks and a supportive environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic approach with 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.
• Respect for the dignity and privacy of residents.

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. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks; internal candidates should apply via internal careers account; advert may close early.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Teamwork

Clear communication

Flexible approach

Attention to detail

Respect for residents

Job description

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 Basingfield Court in Basingstoke. 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 Gold 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, All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 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.

• 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. 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've created a package to help you thrive:
• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• 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