Housekeeper x 2 posts
27.5 hours per week. 5.5 hours per day. Monday to Friday – 9.30am to 3.30pm
11 hours per week. 5.5 hours per day. Saturday to Sunday – 9.30am to 3.30pm
Benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Generous Joint Pension Contributions of 9%, 11% or 13%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Uniform
- DBS paid
- Training paid
Job Overview
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety throughout Ruskin Lodge. This role plays a vital part in ensuring a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors, while adhering to health and safety and infection control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitise Resident’s bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, toilets, offices, and corridors.
- Dust, vacuum, mop floors and surfaces.
- Empty bins and dispose of waste safely, including clinical waste where required.
- Launder Resident’s clothes, bedding and towels.
- Replenish cleaning supplies and report low stock levels.
- Follow infection control and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
- Clean spills and hazards promptly to maintain a safe environment.
- Report maintenance issues or damages to the appropriate person
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and in accordance with COSHH guidelines.
- Respect Resident’s privacy, dignity, and personal belongings at all times
Essential Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services or willingness to work towards
Essential Experience:
- Experience in a residential care setting
Essential Skills:
- Good written and oral communication
- Good attention to detail
Essential Knowledge:
- Knowledge of GDPR
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
Essential Qualities:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings/weekends)
- Reliable and punctual
- Compassionate and respectful towards elderly and vulnerable individuals
- Professional and trustworthy
- Good communication skills
Essential Values - Demonstrates the Trust’s values of:
- Compassion
- Ownership
- Inclusivity
- Excellence
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to: [email protected] outlining their interest, suitability, and vision for the role, and how they meet the requirements of the person specification in detail by 4pm on 30 July 2026.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit early applications as the application window may close sooner. Interviews will be held w/c 10 August 2026.
Pilkington Family Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to effectively access the recruitment process.
Enhanced DBS check needed - the company will arrange
Language: English (preferred)
For more information about the organisation and to view the job pack please visit our Website at: www.pilkingtonfamilytrust.com/join-our-team/
Pay: £13.15 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Housekeeping/Cleaner: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
