Housekeeping Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Redruth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Sick pay

Pension

Inspection bonus

Health support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training & development

Flexible working

Discounts & Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Green Residential Care Home, Drump Rd, Redruth, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join Sanctuary Care. You will maintain clean, safe spaces and support residents' daily wellbeing in a warm, respectful environment.

The role is 18 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with benefits including generous annual leave, sick pay, pension, and training opportunities designed to develop your career within Sanctuary Care.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a high-quality housekeeping service in a care home.
• Clear communication and flexibility in duties.
• Friendly, caring approach toward older residents.

Responsibilities

• Keep bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean and welcoming.
• Support residents' daily wellbeing through housekeeping tasks.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dignity & Respect

Care & detail

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Domestic and Housekeeping

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Requisition: 228984

The Green Residential Care Home, The Green, Drump Rd - Redruth TR15 1LU

£12.71 per hour

18 hours 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 The Green Residential Care Home in Redruth. 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 proudlyInvestors 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
• 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 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
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• 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.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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.

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