Job Description

30 hours per week.

Wharfeside Care Home is a welcoming, person?centred residential home in the heart of Otley. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for our residents. Our housekeeping team plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards that make our home a place residents are proud to live in.

Role Overview:

As a Housekeeper at Wharfeside Care Home, you will help ensure that all areas of the home are clean, tidy, and well?presented. Your work directly contributes to the wellbeing, dignity, and comfort of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, including bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and staff spaces Carry out daily cleaning routines such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising surfaces Change bed linen, launder clothing and bedding, and manage laundry systems efficiently Ensure cleaning supplies are stocked and stored safely Follow infection?control procedures and health & safety guidelines Report maintenance issues promptly Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful manner, supporting a warm and homely atmosphere

What We're Looking For:

Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience (care?home experience is a bonus but not essential) A caring, patient, and respectful approach Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Opened in the Autumn of 2022, Wharfeside is a fabulous pupose built home to provide excellent care for residents with varying degrees of support.


Built over 3 floors with 66 beds and including a dementia floor, we have roles to engage all.


Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression With a 9.2 star rating on Carehome.co.uk In the heart of historic Otley town centre, near shops, pubs and cafes On site parking

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.