Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Haviland House, Goring By Sea
Contracted Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Salary: £11.44 Mon-Fri, £12.01 Sat & Sun
About the role:
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the home is maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and neatness while respecting the privacy and dignity of our residents. Working as part of a team, you will follow safe working practices and adhere to health and safety guidelines, including COSHH regulations.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Clean all floor surfaces, carpets, and non-carpeted areas.
Dust and polish furniture, ensuring it is moved and cleaned thoroughly.
Maintain the cleanliness of paintwork, toilets, baths, and associated equipment.
Replace toiletries and cleaning supplies as required.
Support laundry duties and assist residents with cleaning if they wish to participate.
Report maintenance issues or incidents concerning residents or their belongings.
Actively participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, visitors, and colleagues.
A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Desirable:
Experience working with older people or an awareness of dementia.
Knowledge of health and safety practices.
Who is Guild Care?
Founded in Worthing in 1933, Guild Care is West Sussex’s leading social care charity. Through services like Creating Connections, we empower individuals to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives.
Why Choose Guild Care?
Competitive Salary: Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.
Purposeful Work: Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.
Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance: A yearly wellbeing day for all staff.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Experience and knowledge in safe practices to prevent and reduce infections within a care home setting
- High standard of customer service, interacting positively with residents, families, and visitors
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Desired criteria
- Experience working with older people
- Experience in a care home or residential setting
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Cleaning Skills
Teamwork
Guild Care
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.
Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers, including Effie Methold, E.A. Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave. Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' which then became the 'Worthing Area Guild for Voluntary Service,' and is now known as Guild Care. Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities. Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services. As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Our vision is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered. Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace. We provide an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential. We actively work to ensure that our policies and practices are inclusive and that barriers to equality are identified and removed. Together, we strive to create a workplace that celebrates differences and champions fairness for all. Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.Our vision
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At Guild Care, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees in every aspect of their lives—financially, professionally, and personally. We offer competitive salaries, enhanced pay for unsociable shifts, and a £1,000 welcome bonus for eligible roles. Our pension scheme includes a 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, and employees enjoy a range of discounts through the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Additional perks include free DBS checks, uniforms for eligible roles, and savings at local businesses, gyms, and a 25% discount at our own Guild Care stores. Your wellbeing is our priority. Staff benefit from an annual Wellbeing Day, free flu vaccinations, and confidential support through the BHSF Employee Assistance Programme. With schemes like Cycle 2 Work, free eye tests for eligible roles, and mental health support through the Care Workers Charity, we aim to promote a healthier, happier workforce. We understand the importance of flexibility, offering favourable holiday terms, flexible working options, homeworking opportunities, and carers’ leave to help you balance work with life’s demands. At Guild Care, your career growth is important to us. We provide progressive career pathways, mandatory training programmes, in-house learning opportunities, and access to professional qualifications, including accredited programmes and the Care Certificate. Join a local charity with over 90 years of history and a strong community focus. Employees enjoy supportive colleagues, job satisfaction, and opportunities to engage in events and fundraising activities. Our inclusive culture features initiatives such as length of service recognition, annual staff awards, and employee networking groups. At Guild Care, we reinvest all our surpluses into our services, staff, and community, ensuring your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!Financial Rewards and Discounts
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Retirement plan and/or pension
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Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
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Housekeeping Assistant
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.