At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a clean and welcoming environment for residents in a care home.
- Company: Join an award-winning team at Kitnocks House, rated GOOD by the CQC.
- Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package worth up to £5,000, including healthcare support and career development.
- Other info: Stable rota, enhanced pay for overtime, and opportunities for recognition and rewards.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in people's lives while working in a vibrant setting.
- Qualifications: At least 6 months experience in housekeeping; care home familiarity is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time.
Are you a compassionate and reliable Housekeeping Assistant/ Cleaner looking to make a genuine difference in people’s lives?
Kitnocks House is looking for dedicated individuals with at least one year’s experience within a care home setting to join our award-winning team.
Our 63-bed home is made up of four specialised units, each providing high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, or other neurological disorders.
It’s a vibrant and rewarding place to work, where every day brings the opportunity to make someone’s life that little bit brighter.
We're proud to be Rated GOOD by the CQC.
We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.
Your Working Pattern
We offer a stable, structured rota to support your work-life balance
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday – 08:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 08:00 to 18:00
- 10-hour shifts, averaging 35 hours per week
- What You’ll Bring
- 6 months minimum experience in a housekeeping/cleaning position (preferred)
- Familiarisation with care homes (desirable)
- A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation
- A friendly and proactive approach with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues
- Confident communication skills – both written and verbal
- What You’ll Be Doing
- As a valued member of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
- Cleaning and caring for all communal areas and residents’ rooms – including vacuuming, polishing, and mopping
- Receive training on health and safety protocols, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment
- Ensuring all housekeeping supplies are clean, stocked, and ready for use
- While you won’t be delivering hands-on care, your warm presence and attention to detail will help ensure our residents feel respected, comfortable, and uplifted throughout your time with them.
Benefits package worth up to £5,000 (T&C's apply)
- Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
- Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
- Career Pathway – A personalised plan for your career
- Specialist training - beyond the mandatory training requirements
- Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
- Uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
- Subsidised lunch on site
- Recognition and rewards – vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
- Pension scheme
- Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
- And much more
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