Housekeeping Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized healthcare provider in Waterlooville is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain high standards of cleanliness for residents. This role requires a passion for creating a welcoming environment and the ability to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team and contribute positively to the care of residents with complex health needs. Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Refer a friend scheme

Career Pathway for personal growth

Specialist training opportunities

Healthcare cash plan for well-being

Laundered uniform

Subsidised lunch on site

Recognition and rewards

Pension scheme

Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Experience in housekeeping or similar roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a clean, welcoming environment for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.
• Clean and care for communal areas and residents' rooms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Friendly and proactive approach

Job description

About The Role

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference every day?

At Cornerstone Healthcare, we know that great care starts with a great environment. We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our award-winning team at South Africa Lodge, where your role will have a meaningful impact every day.

Our 99-bed service is made up of six specialised units, each tailored to the unique needs of our residents with complex health conditions. We’re proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What hours do we offer?

35 hours per week.

Shift pattern to be discussed at interview stage, shifts may vary from 6 up to 10 hour.

Alternate weekends.

What we’re looking for?

• A passion for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation
• A friendly and proactive approach with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues
• Confident communication skills – both written and verbal

What will you be doing?

• As a valued member of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning and caring for all communal areas and residents’ rooms – including vacuuming, polishing, and mopping
• Receive training on health and safety protocols, including the safe use of cleaning products and equipment
• Ensuring all housekeeping supplies are clean, stocked, and ready for use
• While you won’t be delivering hands‑on care, your warm presence and attention to detail will help ensure our residents feel respected, comfortable, and uplifted throughout your time with them

Why Choose Cornerstone?

Because great care starts with feeling cared for. We offer a Housekeeper benefits package worth up to £5,000.

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Career Pathway – A personalised plan for your career
• Specialist training - beyond the mandatory training requirements
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Subsidised lunch on site
• Recognition and rewards – vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Pension scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
• We are a Living Wage Employer
• And much more!

*T&C's apply*

Care Home / Healthcare / Elderly Care / Nursing Home / Dementia / Cleaner / Housekeeping / Domestic / Laundry / Cleaning

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Mytchett and Bristol.