Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping Assistant | £12.71ph
Make a Real Difference as a Housekeeping Assistant Housekeeping Assistant – Haviland House, West Worthing
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Start a role where your care, pride, and attention to detail help create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable home for our residents. At Haviland House, one of Guild Care’s dementia care homes, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining a clean, dignified environment that supports wellbeing and quality of life. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution truly matters, this is the place to be.
This position offers a set weekly rota with daytime hours.
💙 No experience required, full training provided. We value attitude and reliability above all else.
Hours & Shift Pattern
Contracted Hours: 20 hours per weekShift Time: 9am–2pm
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Friday, SaturdayWeek 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Day Rates
£12.71 per hour (Mon–Fri)
£13.34 per hour (Sat)
£13.98 per hour (Sun)
About this role
About This Role
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Haviland House is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and hygiene. Your work helps create a homely, safe environment where residents feel respected, valued, and cared for.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing thorough, high‑quality cleaning across all areas of the home
Dusting, polishing, and ensuring furniture is cleaned and moved safely
Maintaining spotless floor surfaces, carpets, bathrooms, and communal areas
Replenishing toiletries and essential cleaning supplies
Supporting laundry duties and assisting residents who wish to participate
Reporting maintenance concerns or issues relating to residents’ belongings
Following safe working practices, including COSHH and infection‑control guidelines
Taking part in team meetings and ongoing training
Every shift is an opportunity to contribute to a warm, dignified environment that enhances residents’ daily lives.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome people who bring:
A caring, respectful, and conscientious approach
Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
A willingness to learn and grow in the role
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Reliability and a positive attitude
No experience required — full training provided
💙 We value compassion and attitude above all else.
Why Work for Guild Care?
Guild Care offers more than a job — it offers a supportive, meaningful career. Benefits include:
High staffing levels: We overstaff by 10% to ensure both residents and staff feel supported
Supportive environment: Experienced leaders, on‑site trainer, structured guidance, and access to external counselling
Values‑driven culture: Our BELIEF values (Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, Everyone Matters, Free to be Me) guide everything we do
Career progression: We invest in your development and help you grow professionally
Resident‑focused care: We prioritise creating a clean, safe, and welcoming home where residents can live well
Start a Career That Matters
If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your dedication helps create a warm, comfortable home for our residents, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Guild Care at Haviland House and help make every day feel welcoming, safe, and meaningful.
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
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Cleaning Skills
Teamwork
