Housekeeping Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to uphold the highest cleanliness standards in their care homes. This role offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training, allowing you to contribute positively to resident lives while enjoying various benefits like a company pension and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Positive energy and ability to get along with others are key.
• Skilled at listening and giving instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hygienic home environment.
• Ensure safety and comfort for residents.
• Manage cleaning rota and participate in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Kindness

Job description

About The Role

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 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 role will be to maintain the cleanest, most hygienic home environment. You will ensure the environment is safe, comfortable, and welcoming, reflecting your attention to detail. Whether managing the cleaning rota or actively participating in cleaning tasks, you will do so with kindness and professionalism.

HC-One is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant with experience, although we’ll provide comprehensive training. You should have excellent time management and organizational skills. Beyond that, your positive energy and ability to get along with people are key. You should be a great communicator, skilled at listening and giving instructions, and always considerate and kind when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is important that you can recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately, including escalation if necessary.

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and support for your physical and psychological well-being, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for round-the-clock consultations
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We aim to provide a smooth onboarding process, from the job offer to your first day with us.