Housekeeper - Edinburgh

Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Job Description

Working for Erskine:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.

Housekeeper
Erskine Edinburgh Home

Working hours are between 07:30am and 19:00pm (5.5 hours shift)

Grade 1 Salary £19,347 per annum (£13.53 per hour)

Permanent, Part-time role

Closing Date: Sunday 17 th May 2026

The Role

You will be part of a team carrying out Laundry, Housekeeping, Food Service and hygiene duties to meet our resident’s needs. You will have continuing responsibility for ensuring the provision of a high quality service to our home.

Experience not necessary as training will be given.

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments – £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Structured Induction programme
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom