Housekeeping Assistant - The Lodge

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave pay

Enhanced overtime and bank holiday

Occupational sick pay after 6 months'

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Care Friends referral scheme

Subsidised meals while on duty

Learning, development andapprenticesh

Professional qualifications and study

Job summary

The Lodge Care Home in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. You will clean bedrooms, communal areas and facilities, following established procedures and hygiene standards while supporting the care team.

Working part-time, you will join a supportive team at Elizabeth Finn Homes, with benefits including enhanced leave pay, overtime rates, sick pay after 6 months, a Blue Light Card, wellbeing support, and

Qualifications

• Empathy with older people required.
• Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ Level 2 desirable (or willingness to work towards it).
• Good general education to meet role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality cleaning across bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices and corridors.
• Follow cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross-infection and maintain safety.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and report faults promptly.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and COSHH, reporting hazards or concerns without delay.
• Work to schedules, support colleagues, attend training, and report resident concerns to care or nursing staff.

Skills

Empathy with older people

Good general education

Education

Basic Food Awareness Certificate

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant - The Lodge Care Home

CQC rating: Outstanding

Address: The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SY

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Part-time, Permanent contract

Shifts: 7 hour shift, to include every other weekend

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

Some of the 30 ways we care for you, so you can care for others.

• Enhanced family leave pay
• Enhanced overtime and bank holiday rates
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Free Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling and wellbeing support
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Care Friends referral scheme with cash rewards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Professional qualifications and study support

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate Housekeeping 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

About The Lodge

The Lodge is an elegant and characterful Victorian house, located on Spicer Road, close to the centre of Exeter.Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

About Us

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of exceptional care for older people, renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our homes in the UK.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We believe that having a diverse workforce helps us better understand and support the residents, families and colleagues we serve.

Guided by our values of Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All, we strive to make a positive difference every day.

Safeguarding & Criminal records checks:

Elizabeth Finn Homes is committed to safeguarding our residents, colleagues and communities. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check where required for regulated activity roles.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any disclosures will be considered on a case‑case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role. Our approach to safeguarding reflects our company values