Housekeeping Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Sawston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC inspection bonus

Health & wellbeing support (Aviva DigI

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave & annual leave purchase

Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working & staff networks

Free meals

Retail discounts & Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant for Orchard House Residential Care Home in Sawston. You will maintain a clean, safe environment and work with the team to support residents' wellbeing, ensuring a welcoming home atmosphere.

The role emphasizes a caring attitude, good communication, and flexibility in shifts. We offer a supportive, not-for-profit culture with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to supporting older residents.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist colleagues.
• Clear communication and flexibility in daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service to ensure residents feel comfortable at 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 improve residents' lives.

Skills

Caring, enthusiastic & kind approach

Teamwork

Clear communication

Flexible approach

Energy & commitment

Dignity & respect

Job description

• 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, 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.

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. 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

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff., 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 Orchard House Residential Care Home in Sawston. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture where you're supported to thrive and grow, and 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.

Orchard House Residential Care Home, 191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ £12.81 per hour 30 hours per week, 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 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