Housekeeping Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overstaffing 10%

On‑site trainer

Counselling available

Career progression

Resident-focused care

Job summary

Guild Care’s Caer Gwent in Worthing is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, comfortable environment for residents. You’ll perform thorough cleaning across the home, dusting, sanitising bathrooms, and assisting with laundry while supporting resident wellbeing.

No experience is required as full training is provided. The role offers a fixed daytime rota, contracted 15 hours per week, every other weekend, with hours from 9am to 2pm.

Qualifications

• No experience required — full training provided.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure high cleanliness standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a care home setting with residents.
• Able to obtain DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Providing thorough, high‑quality cleaning across all areas of the home.
• Dusting, polishing, and ensuring furniture is cleaned and moved safely.
• Maintaining spotless floor surfaces, carpets, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Replenishing toiletries and essential cleaning supplies.
• Supporting laundry duties and assisting residents who wish to participate.
• Reporting maintenance concerns or issues relating to residents’ belongings.
• Following safe working practices, including COSHH and infection‑control guidelines.
• Taking part in team meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Caring

Pride in cleanliness

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

No experience required

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeping Assistant | £12.71ph

Make a Real Difference as a Housekeeping Assistant Housekeeping Assistant – Caer

Gwent, West Worthing

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Start a role where your care, pride, and attention to detail help create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable home for our residents. At Caer Gwent, Guild Care’s luxury nursing home, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining a clean, dignified environment that supports wellbeing and quality of life. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution truly matters, this is the place to be.

This position offers a set weekly rota with daytime hours.

No experience required, full training provided. We value attitude and reliability above all else.

Hours & Shift Pattern

Contracted Hours: 15 hours a week, every other weekend
Shift Time: 9am–2pm

Day Rates

• £12.71 per hour (Mon–Fri)

• £13.34 per hour (Sat)

• £13.98 per hour (Sun)

About the role

About This Role

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Caer Gwent is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and hygiene. Your work helps create a homely, safe environment where residents feel respected, valued, and cared for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing thorough, high‑quality cleaning across all areas of the home

• Dusting, polishing, and ensuring furniture is cleaned and moved safely

• Maintaining spotless floor surfaces, carpets, bathrooms, and communal areas

• Replenishing toiletries and essential cleaning supplies

• Supporting laundry duties and assisting residents who wish to participate

• Reporting maintenance concerns or issues relating to residents’ belongings

• Following safe working practices, including COSHH and infection‑control guidelines

• Taking part in team meetings and ongoing training

Every shift is an opportunity to contribute to a warm, dignified environment that enhances residents’ daily lives.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome people who bring:

• A caring, respectful, and conscientious approach

• Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness

• A willingness to learn and grow in the role

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Reliability and a positive attitude

• No experience required — full training provided

Why Work for Guild Care?

Guild Care offers more than a job — it offers a supportive, meaningful career. Benefits include:

• High staffing levels: We overstaff by 10% to ensure both residents and staff feel supported

• Supportive environment: Experienced leaders, on‑site trainer, structured guidance, and access to external counselling

• Values‑driven culture: Our BELIEF values (Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, Everyone Matters, Free to be Me) guide everything we do

• Career progression: We invest in your development and help you grow professionally

• Resident‑focused care: We prioritise creating a clean, safe, and welcoming home where residents can live well

Start a Career That Matters

About the company

We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.

Required Criteria

• Keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Experience and knowledge in safe practices to prevent and reduce infections within a care home setting
• High standard of customer service, interacting positively with residents, families, and visitors
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Desired Criteria

• Experience working with older people
• Experience in a care home or residential setting

Skills you’ll need

• Cleaning Skills
• Teamwork