Housekeeping Assistant

HC One; York; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HC One is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant for our care homes. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for residents. We offer training, a supportive team, and a variety of benefits to encourage your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Paid enhanced DBS/PVG checks

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care'

Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful referral

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but training is provided.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Manage cleaning rota and participate in cleaning tasks as required.
• Attend safeguarding training relevant to the role.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

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 team member understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Your attention to detail will be essential in creating a positive atmosphere. Whether managing the cleaning rota or actively participating in cleaning tasks, you'll do so with kindness and professionalism.

HC-One is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant with some experience, although we provide comprehensive training. Excellent time management and organizational skills are important. We value positive energy, a natural ability to get along with people, and strong communication skills—being attentive and considerate when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should be proactive in seeking advice and reporting concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We offer full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Part-time 3 on 3 off rotation
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG checks
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations
• Support from experienced colleagues in a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues can be their true selves. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and prioritize inclusive working practices.

Our goal is to ensure a smooth onboarding process, from the job offer to your first day with us.