Housekeeping Assistant - Rush Court Care Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Overtime pay

Sick pay

Blue Light card

Long service awards

Subsidised meals

Training & development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant for Rush Court Care Home near Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on daily cleaning to create a safe, comfortable environment for residents, working alongside catering and care teams.

The home seeks a compassionate individual with good general education and empathy for older people, with Saturday/Sunday availability and a willingness to pursue additional qualifications. Sponsor notes apply to UK work rights.

Qualifications

• Empathy with older people is essential.
• Good general education is desirable for the role.
• Willingness to work towards a Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ level 2.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy with older people

Good general education

Education

Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ level 2

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant - Rush Court Care Home

CQC rating: Good

Address: Rush Court, Shillingford Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8LL

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent

Shifts: Weekend availability required

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.

Our Rush Court Home is an elegant, Queen Anne style house standing in its own grounds amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford. Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate Housekeepinge Assistant to assist 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. Working alongside 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

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

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.