Housekeeping Assistant/ Cleaner

Cornerstone; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards and create a welcoming environment for residents. This role offers a benefits package worth up to £5,000, including enhanced pay for overtime, a monthly raffle, and healthcare support. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to building relationships within the team.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime

Monthly overtime raffle

Career Pathway

Specialist training

Healthcare cash plan

Free uniform

Subsidised lunch

Recognition and rewards

Pension scheme

Access to discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness.
• Friendly and proactive approach in building relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in maintaining cleanliness and comfort for residents.
• Clean communal areas and residents' rooms.
• Ensure supplies are clean, stocked, and ready.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

About The Role

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference every day?

At Cornerstone Healthcare, we know that great care starts with a great environment. We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our award-winning team at Kitnocks House, where your role will have a meaningful impact every day.

Our 63-bed service is made up of four specialised units, each tailored to the unique needs of our residents with complex health conditions. We’re proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What hours do we offer?

We offer a stable, structured rota to support your work-life balance:

• Week A: 3 shifts (08:00 to 18:00)
• Week B: 4 shifts (08:00 to 18:00)
• 10-hour shifts, averaging 35 hours per week

What we’re looking for?

• A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation
• A friendly and proactive approach with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

What will you be doing?

• As a valued member of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning and caring for all communal areas and residents’ rooms – including vacuuming, polishing, and mopping
• Receive training on health and safety protocols, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment
• Ensuring all housekeeping supplies are clean, stocked, and ready for use
• While you won’t be delivering hands-on care, your warm presence and attention to detail will help ensure our residents feel respected, comfortable, and uplifted throughout your time with them

Why Choose Cornerstone?

Because great care starts with feeling cared for. We offer a Housekeeper benefits package worth up to £5,000.

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Career Pathway – A personalised plan for your career
• Specialist training - beyond the mandatory training requirements
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Free Uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Subsidised lunch on site
• Recognition and rewards – vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Pension scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

*T&C's apply*

Care Home / Healthcare / Elderly Care / Nursing Home / Dementia / Cleaner / Housekeeping / Domestic / Laundry / Cleaning Southampton / Fareham / Botley / Wickham / Curbridge / Hedge End / Whiteley / Bishops Waltham/ Portsmouth

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time

About The Company

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett & Bristol.