Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Location: On site / Bodmin Rd, Saint Austell PL25 5AG
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
Hourly Salary range:from £ 12.80 to £ 25.60

Beech Lodge Care Home

30 hour contract

Housekeeper - Making a Difference, One Room at a Time

Are you a kind and compassionate person with a passion for keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming? Would you love to play a vital role in improving the daily lives of others?

We’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic

Housekeeper to join our dedicated domestic team. You’ll help create a warm and comfortable environment for our residents by maintaining the home to the highest standards of cleanliness, all while bringing a caring, person-centred approach to your work.

This isn’t just cleaning, it’s a chance to brighten someone’s day through meaningful interactions and thoughtful support.

• Reward and recognition Schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
• Enhancements paid for weekend
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays

The role of the Housekeeper is essential to helping our residents live
full, happy, and healthy lives
. You’ll take pride in delivering a spotless and hygienic home environment that contributes to their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, sinks, and countertops
• Making beds and changing linens
• Using cleaning tools such as vacuums, mops, and cloths effectively
• Keeping bathrooms stocked with toiletries and fresh towels
• Cleaning mirrors, glass surfaces, and communal areas
• Tidying and refreshing residents’ rooms
• Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies as required
• Reporting repairs or maintenance issues promptly
• Assisting in
  laundry duties
  and ensuring cleanliness throughout the home
• Interacting positively with residents — joining conversations, offering a smile, and contributing to their sense of home

• Naturally kind, caring, and compassionate
• Highly motivated with great attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
• Comfortable communicating with residents and colleagues
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred, but not essential
• Willingness to work in both cleaning and laundry areas of the home
• Passionate about making residents feel comfortable, safe, and cared for
• £12.80 per hour
• £25.60 per hour (Bank Holidays)

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. All roles are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a supportive, caring team,
we’d love to welcome you on board.