Housekeeping Assistant

Inspired Villages Group; Horndean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement living company is seeking a reliable Housekeeping Assistant for their Horndean location. The role involves maintaining the cleanliness of residents' homes and communal areas, ensuring a welcoming environment. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and a self-motivated attitude. Experience in housekeeping is preferred, along with an understanding of hygiene regulations. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, health plans, and more. Join a community that values diversity and belonging.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Holiday buying scheme

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

5% matched pension scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housekeeping Assistant or similar role is required.
• Must be self-motivated and personable.
• A basic understanding of COSHH and infection control is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Carry out housekeeping duties in residents’ homes.
• Maintain communal areas in a neat and tidy manner.
• Empty and relining waste bins following proper procedures.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant at Blendworth Hill Retirement Village - Horndean

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring that both residents’ homes and communal areas are kept to a high standard. Your attention to detail, pride in your work, and friendly approach will help create a safe, tidy, and inviting space for everyone who lives and visits here.

We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. We are looking for a reliable and caring Housekeeping Assistant to join our team and help maintain clean, comfortable, and welcoming environments across our villages.

If you enjoy taking pride in your work, supporting others, and being part of a welcoming community, there is a place for you at Inspired Villages.

The Role

• Cleaning designated areas, ensuring they are kept tidy, hygienic, and welcoming
• Carrying out housekeeping duties within residents’ homes with care and discretion
• Maintaining communal areas so they are consistently neat, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning floors, including vacuuming, shampooing carpets, and polishing furniture and woodwork
• Emptying and relining waste bins, following correct disposal procedures
• Cleaning windows and glass surfaces within reach
• Carrying out laundry duties efficiently and to a high standard
• Adhering to COSHH regulations and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, or Cleaner
• Self‑motivated, personable, and able to communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, and visitors
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to respond to changing priorities and shift patterns
• A basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards is desirable, though full training will be provided

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays and pro‑rated to your contracted hours
• Holiday buying scheme, allowing up to an extra week of leave
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0) to celebrate in style
• Bupa Health Cash Plan, including access to an employee assistance program
• Life Assurance at four times your annual salary
• 5% matched pension scheme to support your future
• Access to SMART tech to make your work more efficient
• Retail discounts across a wide range of outlets
• Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts on wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme for active commuting

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button