Housekeeping Assistant

Sanctuary Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the East Midlands is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to deliver high-quality service, ensuring cleanliness and comfort for residents. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring, and possess good communication skills. Training is provided, and the role offers opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment, ensuring a positive experience for residents. Competitive pay and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Well-being resources through employee platform

Cycle to work scheme

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Financial wellbeing support

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

CQC inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Genuine liking for older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality housekeeping service to residents.
• Work with a team to maintain clean and comfortable living areas.
• Support and care for residents with empathy and respect.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Energetic

Flexible

Job description

The Laurels Residential and Nursing Home, 77 Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby

Salary

£12.21 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant who will work with a team to provide a high‑quality housekeeping service, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for residents and supporting care staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality housekeeping service to residents.
• Work with a team to maintain clean and comfortable living areas.
• Support and care for residents with empathy and respect.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Enthusiastic, caring, energetic and flexible.
• Good communication skills and a genuine liking for older people.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only).
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (includes medical and legal advice).
• Well‑being resources through our employee platform, including Aviva Digicare.
• Cycle to work scheme for a greener commute.

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime.
• Financial wellbeing support including loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice.
• Exclusive discounts through our e‑hub platform.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Parental leave schemes (adoption, maternity, paternity and shared).

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Complimentary meals during long shifts.
• Growth and development opportunities through comprehensive training and internal career progression.
• Participation in inclusive staff networks such as the Parent Network and Disability Network.
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards.
• CQC inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).

Why Work for Us?

Sanctuary Care is a proud not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to providing high‑quality care. We enrich the lives of residents, families and staff through teamwork, training and a supportive work environment.

Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our core values. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Sanctuary is a Disability Confident employer.

Job Reference

223175

Application

Only candidates who have the right to work in the UK may apply.

Website

Our website and all application procedures are compliant with Sanctuary’s policies and the Home Office requirements.