Housekeeper


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£12.80 to £25.60 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	TR18 4JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Frances Bolitho Care Home

Penzance, Cornwall

28 hour contract

Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and enjoy making a difference to the lives of others?

We’re looking for a friendly, caring and reliable Housekeeper to join our dedicated domestic team at Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance, a welcoming 45-bed residential care home where our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Housekeeper, you’ll play an important role in creating a clean, safe, comfortable and homely environment for our residents. You’ll take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, while working with care, kindness and respect.

But this role is about more than keeping rooms and communal areas clean. At Frances Bolitho, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our residents, enjoy friendly conversations, offer a smile and help make their day that little bit brighter.

Why Join Us?

✔️ £500 Refer a Friend Scheme

✔️ Loyalty Bonus

✔️ Reward and Recognition Schemes

✔️ Full training provided

✔️ Supportive and friendly team environment

✔️ Opportunities to grow and progress

✔️ Competitive pay rates and enhancements

Job Purpose

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

Your attention to detail and caring approach will help ensure Frances Bolitho remains a place where residents feel safe, comfortable and truly at home.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, sinks and countertops
Making beds and changing bed linen
Using cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, mops and cloths safely and effectively
Keeping bathrooms stocked with toiletries and fresh towels
Cleaning mirrors, glass surfaces and communal areas
Tidying and refreshing residents’ rooms
Assisting with laundry duties and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting when stock needs replenishing
Reporting any repairs, maintenance or environmental concerns promptly
Working alongside colleagues to maintain a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment
Interacting positively with residents, taking time for conversations, offering a friendly smile and helping to create a genuine sense of home

What We’re Looking For

A naturally kind, caring and compassionate approach
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
Comfortable communicating with residents, colleagues and visitors
Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is desirable but not essential
Willingness to work across both cleaning and laundry duties
A genuine desire to help residents feel comfortable, safe, respected and cared for

Pay Scale – No Qualifications Required

£12.80 per hour – Standard Rate
£16.00 per hour – Weekend Rate
£25.60 per hour – Bank Holiday Rate

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Join the Frances Bolitho team and become part of a caring environment where the work you do genuinely matters.

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.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. Where applicable, we can offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week, in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

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