Housekeeping Assistant - Eversfield

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Meal on duty

Training and development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited operates Eversfield Care Home in Reigate and is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant. You will help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents, working with care and catering teams to support a thriving living space.

The role emphasizes hygiene, safety and timely service, with training and development opportunities. The position is full-time and permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 8:00am–3:00pm on five shifts with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2.
• Good health to meet role requirements.
• Empathy with older people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high‑quality cleaning across bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices and corridors.
• Follow cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross‑infection.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and report faults promptly.
• Ensure Health & Safety and COSHH compliance and report hazards without delay.
• Work to schedules, assist colleagues, attend trainings and report resident concerns.

Skills

Good general education

Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NV

In good general health

Empathy with older people

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant - EversfieldCare Home

CQC rating: Good
Address: 56 Reigate Rd, Reigate, RH2 OQR
Hourly Rate: £13.45per hour + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 32.5 hrs per week, x 5 shifts8:00am-3:00pm (alternating weekends)

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

A warm welcome awaits atourEversfieldHome. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home.Offeringthe highest levels ofresidential and nursingcare provided byateam of experienced and committed staff.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Housekeepinge Assistant toassist in the daily cleaning of the Home to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment, giving our resident a prompt and courteous service at all times.Workingalongside our catering and care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

• Carry out high‑quality cleaning across all areas, including bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices, corridors, windows, and fixtures.
• Follow agreed cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross‑infection and maintain a safe environment.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly, reporting any faults or issues promptly.
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety and COSHH compliance, reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns without delay.
• Work effectively to schedules and time limits, supporting colleagues, attending training/meetings, and reporting any resident concerns to care or nursing staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good general education.
• Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ level 2 is desirable(or willingness to work towards it).
• In good general health to meet the requirements of the role.
• Empathy with older people

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme)which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.