Housekeeping Assistant

Bupa; Willaston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sick pay

Free meal

20 days leave + BH

Long service rewards

Wagestream access

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant at Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX. This permanent, part-time role (12 hours weekly) offers a 9:00–15:00 shift pattern across two days from seven. You will help maintain high cleaning standards and support residents in a care home environment.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, laundry duties, and reporting hazards. A DBS check is required and Bupa will cover the cost.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic cleaning.
• Basic understanding of infection control and COSHH requirements.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning standards across facilities, public areas and resident properties.
• Operate vacuums, floor polishers and carpet shampooers.
• Empty bins regularly.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors.
• Clean carpets, upholstery, woodwork, windows and sills.
• Wash, dry and iron residents' clothing and shared laundry.
• Report safety hazards and comply with Health and Safety and COSHH.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Infection control

COSHH

Teamwork

Communication skills

DBS check

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX

Salary range: £12.90 per hour

Contract: Permanent – 12hrs

Shift Pattern: 9-3pm 2 days from 7

We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

• Ensuring that our residents’ care home facilities, public areas and individual properties are maintained to the highest cleaning standards
• Operating vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and carpet shampooers
• Emptying bins regularly
• Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors
• Cleaning carpets and upholstery and washing woodwork, windows, door panels and sills
• Washing, drying and ironing residents clothing, bedding and communal laundry, including for our on‑site care home residents
• Reporting all safety hazards to management, ensuring Health and Safety standards and COSSH are adhered to at all times

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:You’ll have experience in a housekeeping or domestic cleaning role, with a basic understanding of infection control, COSSH and compliance standards. Friendly and approachable, you’ll build long lasting professional relationships with your colleagues, residents and their families. You understand the importance of maintaining a safe working environment and have a keen eye for detail – taking pride in your work. With strong communication skills, you’re able to work well as part of a team, across functions and services. Because we care for vulnerable people, we’ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7. Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Free meal with every shift
• Holidays – 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Long Service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest‑free annual travel – Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream – Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site
• Parental Leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – Find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Part time • Job Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home Support • Locations: Richmond Willaston Village

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.