Housekeeping Assistant

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

Job summary

HC One is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant dedicated to providing a clean and welcoming environment for residents. The role requires a positive attitude, good communication skills, and attention to detail, along with the ability to manage cleaning tasks effectively. Full training and numerous benefits, including a competitive hourly rate and career development opportunities, are provided.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Group life assurance

Financial well-being support

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Housekeeping Assistant preferred, but full training provided.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Proactive in seeking advice and reporting concerns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Manage cleaning rotas and cleaning tasks.
• Participate in safeguarding training relevant to the role.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Kindness

Job description

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 person working 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, and welcoming environment. Your attention to detail will ensure the environment reflects your high standards. Whether managing the cleaning rota or actively participating in cleaning tasks, you'll do so with kindness and professionalism.

HC-One is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant with experience, although full training will be provided. You should have excellent time management and organizational skills. A positive attitude, good energy, and the ability to get along with people are essential. You should be a skilled communicator, attentive and considerate when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond appropriately. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should be proactive in seeking advice and reporting concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We offer full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial well-being and flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities and support for qualifications
• GP online service for round-the-clock consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a positive onboarding experience, from offer to start date.