Job Description

As a Housekeeping Assistant with CrossReach, you will help create a clean, welcoming and comfortable home for older people. Your attention to detail and care for others will make a real difference every day, helping people feel respected, settled and at home.

What your role will involve

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home Supporting residents to keep their rooms clean, safe and comfortable Working as part of a friendly and supportive team Assisting new colleagues with housekeeping tasks when required Following Health and Safety and COSHH procedures Taking part in training and team meetings

About you

You take pride in keeping spaces clean, tidy and welcoming. You are reliable, considerate and bring care to everything you do. No formal experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a positive, caring attitude. Experience in a care setting is an advantage. You have basic IT skills, are a member of the PVG Scheme and are willing to work within CrossReach's Christian ethos and values.

What we offer

Full training and support to help you succeed in your role Blue Light Card and retail and leisure discounts Generous pension and death in service benefit Health cash plan, enhanced family-friendly policies and access to a care concierge service A supportive team where your contribution is valued

How to apply

If you are looking for a practical role where your work truly matters, click Apply today and join CrossReach.


We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.


Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.


But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.


We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.


Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.


But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.


As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.


You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.



We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.


We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk


Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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