Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant

Royal British Legion; Ripon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Ripon is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents through various housekeeping tasks and providing exceptional service. This permanent position requires working 16 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.50 to £12.69 per hour. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Benefits

22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Affordable meals

Free parking

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Development courses available

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or similar role preferred.
• Ability to interact well with residents and provide exceptional service.
• Understanding of hygiene practices and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in residents' bedrooms.
• Uphold strict hygiene practices.
• Support residents' wellbeing through social interaction.

Skills

Housekeeping tasks

Customer care

Health and safety standards

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House in Ripon, North Yorkshire. You’ll help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment by carrying out a range of housekeeping tasks to the highest standards. You’ll be supporting residents’ wellbeing through social interaction and exceptional service.

This Housekeeping Assistant role is permanent, part-time, working 16 hours per week (2 shifts over 7 days).

Rate of pay: £12.50 to £12.69 per hour

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. As this role is based at our care home, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy. Using supplies and equipment according to health and safety standards.
• Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
• Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
• Ensure manual handling equipment and associated devices are routinely checked and cleaned for functional and safe use (reporting any damage if required).
• Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on‑site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex‑servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award‑winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.