Housekeeping Assistant – Flexible Shifts & Resident Care

Richmond Villages Operations Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on shift

DBS check and uniform provided by Bupa

Gym discounts across UK

Job summary

Bupa’s Richmond Village Northampton is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain clean, safe and welcoming spaces for residents and staff. The role covers residents' apartments, communal areas, laundry duties, and on-site facilities, with a 30-hour weekly commitment and a 5x6-hour shift pattern across seven days.

The successful candidate will have housekeeping experience, respect for infection control, and the ability to work well in a team. DBS check is required and costs covered by Bupa.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic cleaning.
• Basic infection control knowledge and COSHH compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning standards across residents' apartments, communal areas and facilities.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and carpet shampooers.
• Empty bins regularly and clean floors (sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing).
• Clean carpets, upholstery, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Wash, dry and iron residents' clothing, bedding, and communal laundry.
• Report safety hazards and ensure Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

COSHH

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor polishers

Carpet shampooers

Job description

Bupa’s Richmond Village Northampton is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain clean, safe and welcoming spaces for residents and staff. The role covers residents' apartments, communal areas, laundry duties, and on-site facilities, with a 30-hour weekly commitment and a 5x6-hour shift pattern across seven days.

The successful candidate will have housekeeping experience, respect for infection control, and the ability to work well in a team. DBS check is required and costs covered by Bupa.