Housekeeping Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Pencaitland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

occupational sick pay

contributory pension

inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working options

inclusive culture

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited at Tyneholm Stables, Pencaitland, East Lothian EH34 5DJ, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to provide a high-quality service and create a welcoming home for residents. You’ll keep spaces clean and support daily wellbeing alongside a friendly team.

The role is part-time, with 22.5 hours weekly and an hourly rate of £12.71, offering benefits and career development within a not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and kind approach to older residents.
• Good teamwork and willingness to support colleagues.
• Clear communication and a flexible approach to work.
• Energy and commitment to making a positive impact daily.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.

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.

Skills

Caring approach

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Dignity & Respect

Job description

Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Tranent, East Lothian, GB, EH34 5DJ

Housekeeping Assistant

Tyneholm Stables, Tyneholm Estate, Pencaitland, East Lothian EH34 5DJ

£12.71 per hour

22.5 hrs per week

Where purpose meets possibility

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 Tyneholm Stables in Tyneholm Estate, Pencaitland, East Lothian EH34 5DJ. 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

Your skills

• 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

Your rewards

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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealsdependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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.

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