General Assistant Cleaning

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General Assistant Cleaning

Chester, Cheshire, GB, CH2 2FF

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

£12.71 per hour

20 Hours per week ( Wed 3 - 7pm /Thurs 10 - 2pm /Sat 8 - 2pm /Sun 8 - 2pm )

Make a quiet difference that’s felt every day

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new General Assistant
- Cleaning to our vibrant Retirement Community at Kingswood, Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2FF
.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #Be Your Best  is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Keep communal areas, offices
• Complete all cleaning duties to a high standard
• Report any faults or hazards to maintain a safe environment
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is used safely

• Experience with general cleaning duties (desirable)
• Some experience in a domestic or catering environment
• Level 2 diploma in housekeeping or catering, or willingness to work towards
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),
occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory
pension scheme
, we’ve created a package designed to help you thrive:

• 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
• Flexible working options
  and an
  inclusive culture
  where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• 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.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a 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.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housekeeping, Home Care, Healthcare