We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Bank Housekeeper to join us at Victoria Court Care Home in Ilkeston. In this role, you’ll help create a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our residents, many of whom rely on these small touches to feel truly at home.
What you’ll do:
1. Maintain high standards of cleanliness across bedrooms, communal areas and facilities
2. Work flexibly to cover shifts as needed
3. Support infection control and follow all health & safety procedures
4. Contribute to a warm, homely atmosphere for residents and visitors
What we’re looking for:
5. A caring attitude and pride in your work
6. Good attention to detail
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Previous housekeeping experience is helpful but not essential
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Victoria Court in Ilkeston is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 40 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
9. A friendly place to work
10. Excellent location in between Nottingham and Derby, on regular bus route
11. Park and Leisure centre across the road. With supermarket Tesco’s and Aldi within a 5 minute walk
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
Our values
Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.
Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.
Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
12. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
13. Mental health support
14. Flexible working options
Finance
15. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
16. Quick and easy pension transfer service
17. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
18. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
19. Free Blue Light Card
Career
20. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
21. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
22. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.