Housekeeping Assistant

Job description

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

HousekeepingAssistant

Glenfairn House, 28 Racecourse Rd, Ayr KA7 2UX

£12.71 per hour

21 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we'dlove you to be part ofit.We're excited to welcome a Housekeeping Assistant to ourfriendlyteamatGlenfairn House inAyr - 28 Racecourse Rd, KA7 2UX.And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining anaward-winningteam where colleagues and residents truly matter.We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service that helps residents feel comfortable in their home

• Keep bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean, safe and welcoming

• Work closely with colleagues to support residents' daily wellbeing

• Use care and attention to detail to make a positive difference to residents' lives

• Contribute to a supportive, friendly team environment

Your skills

• A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people

• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues

• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach to your work

• Energy and commitment to making a positive impact each day

• A focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CIinspection bonus

• Health and wellbeingsupport- including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

• Company-paid life insurance

• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme

• Company-funded trainingandongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equalityand Parent networks

• Free mealsdependant on shift duration

• Exclusiveretaildiscounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrificearrangements

Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Ready tostart an inspiring career journey with us?Apply todayand join us in leading the way in care.Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams atwww.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobsor follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We're committed tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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