At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep a care home clean and tidy while supporting the daily care team.
- Company: Join a caring charity with a strong Christian ethos.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, a £250 joining bonus, and 5.6 weeks holiday.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and fun team events await you.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Empathy for older people and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27040 - 27800 £ per year.
Location: On site / Middlefields, Cornfields, Chippenham SN14 6GA, UK
Job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
Hourly Fixed salary: £13.09
Job Overview: Middlefields House is seeking a proactive team player to manage cleaning duties for a 48‑resident care home. The role involves maintaining hygienic living spaces, handling laundry, and supporting the daily care team.
Responsibilities:
- Keep the home hygienic, fresh, and tidy.
- Liaise with the Manager about cleaning schedules and material stock control.
- Fold items correctly, distribute residents’ clothing, and store linen and household items safely.
- Maintain the laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition.
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment.
- Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately.
- Maintain records as required by the manager.
- Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures.
- Perform other duties assigned by the manager within your capabilities.
Qualifications / Candidate Profile:
- Experience working with older people and an empathy for their needs.
- Ability to operate laundry equipment safely and reliably.
- Team‑player who can deliver excellent service to residents.
- Well‑organised, practical, and adaptable.
Benefits:
- £250 joining bonus upon completion of probation.
- 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
- Career development opportunities.
- Friendly and committed staff team.
- Ongoing support from management.
- Flexible working hours.
- Team events and referral rewards.
- Perkbox benefits and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Long‑standing service rewards and birthday rewards.
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Housekeepers - Part time in Chippenham employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for Housekeepers at our care home in Chippenham. With flexible working hours, generous holiday entitlement, and a strong focus on employee development, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered. Our commitment to a Christian ethos fosters a compassionate culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the well-being of our residents.
