Housekeeping Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Worcester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant for Juniper House Residential Care Home in Worcester. You will provide a high-quality housekeeping service to help residents feel comfortable in their home, maintaining clean bedrooms and communal areas.

You will work with colleagues to support residents' daily wellbeing and make a positive difference through careful attention to detail. The role offers 15 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with a caring, inclusive culture and

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic, and kind approach to older people.
• Good teamwork and ability to support colleagues.
• Clear communication and flexible approach to your work.
• Energy and commitment to making a positive impact each day.
• Focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service to help residents feel 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 make a positive difference to residents' lives.
• Contribute to a supportive, friendly team environment; right to work in the UK required.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks; for more information, please get in touch.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Dignity & respect

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Juniper House Residential Care Home, 2 Oak View Way Worcester, WR2 5FJ

£12.71 per hour 15 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 Juniper House Residential Care Home in 2 Oak View Way Worcester, WR2 5FJ. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Essential skills & attributes

• 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

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Your role

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