Housekeeping Assistant Housekeeping Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Housekeeping Assistant responsible for creating a clean, safe environment in care homes. Candidates will clean various areas, manage cleaning schedules, and assist with laundry. Attention to detail and a positive attitude towards residents and colleagues are essential. The role offers an hourly pay of £12.60 to £13.10, with additional benefits such as a pension scheme, paid DBS check, and access to learning support.

Benefits

Paid enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Some housekeeping experience is helpful but full training is provided.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.
• Ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules set by the team lead.
• Report any issues or repairs as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

As a Housekeeping Assistant at HC‑One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. You’ll support residents in our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist homes, helping to create a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Your work will make a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and tasks set by the team lead.
• Use products safely and follow hygiene procedures.
• Support infection‑control and safety standards.
• Assist with laundry and linen care.
• Report any issues or repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Some housekeeping experience is helpful, but full training is provided.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail and a positive, respectful attitude toward residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and to act appropriately.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to respond. All staff attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and can seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Culture & Values

At HC‑One we foster kindness, curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage and dependability. We champion inclusivity, valuing diversity and continually developing our digital care‑planning capabilities. We support personal and professional growth through flexible learning opportunities and career pathways at regional and national levels.

Benefits & Pay

• Hourly rate: £12.60 to £13.10 (paid hourly, subject to experience and qualifications).
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay as you need it.
• Learning and development support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online service for you and your children under 16.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme covering physical, mental and financial issues.
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role.