£12.71 - £12.90 per hour depending on experience
+ £2 weekend enhancement
+ paid breaks (increasing your effective hourly rate)
35 hours per week over 5 days (Tuesday - Saturday), working 8am to 3pm.
Do you take pride in keeping things clean, safe and well organised?
At Watermoor House, our housekeeping team helps residents feel comfortable, cared for and truly at home. We are looking for a Deputy Housekeeper to support our Head Housekeeper in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the Home.
About the role
This is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for our laundry service, ensuring residents' clothing and household linen are cared for to a high standard. You will also support housekeeping activities across the Home, help maintain standards, and provide day-to-day support to the Head Housekeeper.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step and develop additional responsibility within a supportive team.
You will:
- Manage the day-to-day laundry service, including residents’ clothing and household linen
- Support high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the Home
- Help monitor housekeeping standards and identify areas requiring attention
- Support the organisation of housekeeping activities across the Home
- Assist with maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Provide guidance and support to housekeeping colleagues where needed
- Act as deputy to the Head Housekeeper, helping to coordinate housekeeping activities and providing cover during periods of absence.
What we can offer
- Competitive pay
- Paid breaks
- £2 per hour weekend enhancement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Free home-cooked meals on duty
- Pension scheme (Royal London)
- Training and development opportunities
- A supportive, values-led working environment
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to contribute to a well-run charitable organisation and make a genuine difference to residents’ everyday lives
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who understands that good housekeeping plays an important part in residents feeling safe, comfortable and at home.
You will be:
- Detail-focused, with high standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Comfortable managing a busy laundry service
- Kind and respectful when working around residents
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Organised, reliable and willing to take responsibility
- Willing to follow procedures and learn safe working practices
Experience in housekeeping, laundry, care, hospitality or a similar setting is helpful, but not essential.
About us
Watermoor House is a charitable residential care home supporting up to 39 older people in a beautiful Georgian manor in Cirencester.
We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Additional information
- Includes weekend working (rota basis)
- Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available)
- Subject to references and Enhanced DBS check
Recruitment agencies: we kindly ask that no agency enquiries are made in relation to this vacancy.
For further information, please visit: www.watermoorhouse.org/careers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71-£12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cirencester GL7 1JR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced DBS check?
- Are you able to work the advertised pattern of 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
