The Chaseley Trust is dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse neurological impairments at our stunning seafront location in Eastbourne.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate people to join our team who want to make a difference to the lives of the residents they work with by empowering their independence and dignity.

Are you looking to work in a dynamic role that not only gives you job satisfaction, where every day presents a new challenge, but also offers comprehensive training, support and a clear route to progression? If so, why not visit our website for more information please visit our ‘About’ page.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly care home team. This role is essential in helping us provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.

If you take pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Interview date: TBC

Main Duties:

General

• Clean and maintain all areas of the care home to a high standard, including resident’s rooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining areas, offices, and communal spaces.
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, polishing, and sanitising surfaces.
• Ensure infection control and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Collect, wash, dry, iron, and distribute residents’ laundry and bedding.
• Handle laundry safely and appropriately, including separating items and using correct washing procedures.
• Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies as required.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or damaged equipment to management.
• Work respectfully and sensitively around residents and their personal belongings.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and homely environment throughout the care home.

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, respectful, and dependable attitude.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control practices.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing support

• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Free 24/7 employee counselling support
• Free life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform top provided, but you must provide black trousers and suitable black shoes.
• Subsidised staff meals including free meal days

Safeguarding

Chaseley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. All offers of employment with the trust are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS. Please note that under the GDPR, by making your application, you are consenting to Chaseley Trust processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of the application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Chaseley Trust to process your application basis for the determination of objectives.

Final Statement

If you have relevant experience and think this job sounds right for you then we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be over 18 and will be required to apply and pay for an enhanced DBS Check.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the position. These priorities may develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with needs and priorities of the business.