Housekeeper
| Company: | Cornwallis Care Services Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £25.60 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PL25 5AG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Housekeeper
Beech Lodge Care Home
St.Austell, Cornwall
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.
Why Join Us
✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme
✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
✔️ Enhancements paid for weekend
✔️ Enhancements paid for bank holidays
Job Purpose
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.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Payrate
- £12.80 per hour
- £16.00 per hour (Weekends)
- £25.60 per hour (Bank Holidays)
Apply Now
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.