At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our care home sparkling clean and support our residents with kindness.
- Company: Join a caring team at Cherrywood Grange Care Home.
- Benefits: Earn £12.88 per hour, enjoy paid holidays, and access career development.
- Other info: Flexible zero-hour contract with various shifts and a focus on mental wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; just bring your caring nature!
The predicted salary is between 12.88 - 12.88 £ per hour.
Contract Details
- Bank shifts
- Zero hour contract
- Various shift patterns
- Salary £12.88 per hour
Job Details
- Reference: Ref/62/1353
- Contract Type: Bank
- Working Hours: Bank shifts, Zero hours, Various shift patterns
- Location: Writlle Road, Chelmsford
- Closing Date: 30/07/2026
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- £12.88 per hour
- Zero hours contract – Bank shifts
- Paid holiday
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated mental health champions
About the Role
As our Housekeeper (Bank) you will ensure daily cleaning schedules are followed and, with the rest of the housekeeping team, ensure every area of the home is spic and span and up to our standards. This includes corridors, toilets and of course our residents’ rooms. You’ll interact with our residents on a daily basis – so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times.
Here’s some other important things you need to know:
- You’ll need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Care Standards Act.
- Ensure that all equipment and materials are well maintained and safely stored in the appropriate places.
- You’ll report any incidents or maintenance issues to the home manager.
Ideal Candidate
Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We’re looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
About Us & Our Home
At Cherrywood Grange Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better.
Housekeeper in Chelmsford employer: Carebase
At Cherrywood Grange Care Home, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where every team member is valued. With competitive pay, flexible zero-hour contracts, and comprehensive training opportunities, we empower our staff to grow while ensuring their wellbeing is a top priority through initiatives like our Mental Health Champions and Employee Assistance Programme. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our residents and experience the joy of working in a compassionate and caring community.
