Housekeeping Assistant

Title:

Housekeeping Assistant

Tranent, East Lothian, GB, EH34 5DJ

Housekeeping Assistant

Tyneholm Stables, Tyneholm Estate, Pencaitland, East Lothian EH34 5DJ

£12.71 per hour

22.5 hrs per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Housekeeping Assistant to our friendly team at Tyneholm Stables in Tyneholm Estate, Pencaitland, East Lothian EH34 5DJ
. 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 proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into 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 an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

• 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

• 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

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),
occupational
sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory
pension
, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support
  – 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 arrangements
  and
  annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training
  and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
  and an
  inclusive culture
  where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals
  dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts
  , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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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