Housekeeping Assistant in Worthing

Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeping Assistant | £12.71ph

Make a Real Difference as a Housekeeping Assistant Housekeeping Assistant – Caer

Gwent, West Worthing

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Start a role where your care, pride, and attention to detail help create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable home for our residents. At Caer Gwent, Guild Care’s luxury nursing home, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining a clean, dignified environment that supports wellbeing and quality of life. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution truly matters, this is the place to be.

This position offers a set weekly rota with daytime hours.

No experience required, full training provided. We value attitude and reliability above all else.

Hours & Shift Pattern

Contracted Hours: 15 hours a week, every other weekend
Shift Time: 9am–2pm

Day Rates

• £12.71 per hour (Mon–Fri)

• £13.34 per hour (Sat)

• £13.98 per hour (Sun)

About the role

About This Role

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Caer Gwent is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and hygiene. Your work helps create a homely, safe environment where residents feel respected, valued, and cared for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing thorough, high‑quality cleaning across all areas of the home

• Dusting, polishing, and ensuring furniture is cleaned and moved safely

• Maintaining spotless floor surfaces, carpets, bathrooms, and communal areas

• Replenishing toiletries and essential cleaning supplies

• Supporting laundry duties and assisting residents who wish to participate

• Reporting maintenance concerns or issues relating to residents’ belongings

• Following safe working practices, including COSHH and infection‑control guidelines

• Taking part in team meetings and ongoing training

Every shift is an opportunity to contribute to a warm, dignified environment that enhances residents’ daily lives.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome people who bring:

• A caring, respectful, and conscientious approach

• Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness

• A willingness to learn and grow in the role

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Reliability and a positive attitude

• No experience required — full training provided

Why Work for Guild Care?

Guild Care offers more than a job — it offers a supportive, meaningful career. Benefits include:

• High staffing levels: We overstaff by 10% to ensure both residents and staff feel supported

• Supportive environment: Experienced leaders, on‑site trainer, structured guidance, and access to external counselling

• Values‑driven culture: Our BELIEF values (Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, Everyone Matters, Free to be Me) guide everything we do

• Career progression: We invest in your development and help you grow professionally

• Resident‑focused care: We prioritise creating a clean, safe, and welcoming home where residents can live well

Start a Career That Matters

About the company

We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.

Required Criteria

• Keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Experience and knowledge in safe practices to prevent and reduce infections within a care home setting
• High standard of customer service, interacting positively with residents, families, and visitors
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Desired Criteria

• Experience working with older people
• Experience in a care home or residential setting

Skills you’ll need

• Cleaning Skills
• Teamwork