Housekeeper
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Housekeeper
Position: Housekeeper
Location: The Lakes Care Centre, Spine Road East, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5TL
Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour (plus NVQ and weekend enhancements available)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible Shifts
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a dedicated and caring Housekeeper for The Lakes Care Centre. Situated in South Cerney, Cirencester, this 64-bed care home provides high-quality day, respite, residential, and dementia care in a warm, comfortable setting, proudly holding a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk and a "Good" rating from the CQC.
Our housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring every room and living space is safe, welcoming, and comfortable for residents and their families. You’ll use specialised equipment and materials to champion infection control, while enjoying sweet moments with residents who occasionally love to pitch in with light cleaning or laundry tasks!
Key Responsibilities
Cleanliness & Hygiene: Maintain pristine standards of cleanliness across all rooms, communal areas, and living spaces.
Infection Control: Champion health and safety guidelines using specialised equipment and cleaning materials.
Resident Interaction: Build sensitive, caring relationships with residents, occasionally involving them in light housekeeping or laundry routines.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the wider care team to ensure a safe, warm, and immaculate home environment.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Previous housekeeping experience is wonderful, but not essential—we provide full training for candidates new to the profession!
Compassion: Comfortable working in an elderly care setting with a sensitive, respectful approach to residents.
Attitude: Someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, enjoys being part of a friendly team, and is eager to learn.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: £13.38 per hour with additional enhancements for weekends and relevant NVQ qualifications.
Flexibility: Bank shifts offering complete flexibility to fit around your studies, family commitments, or other work.
Generous Leave: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
Wellbeing Support: Workplace pension and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Perks & Schemes: Free uniform, free enhanced DBS check, Blue Light Card discounts, "My Rewards" programme, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme rewarding up to £1,000.