Overview
Relief Housekeeping Assistant role at CrossReach. You’ll help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff by keeping bedrooms fresh, communal areas spotless and laundry well organised. You’ll work as part of a supportive team and know your efforts make a real difference each day.
About You
You take real pride in doing a job well. You notice small details that help others feel at home and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your work. You’re reliable, friendly and happy working both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in cleaning or housekeeping is an advantage but not essential. What matters most is enthusiasm, willingness to learn and commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect. You’ll also need to be physically able to perform the role and comfortable working in a care environment.
Why CrossReach
CrossReach is one of Scotland’s most respected social care charities with a long history of helping people live life to the full. We value kindness, dignity and inclusion and strive to ensure everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll be part of a team that looks out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow and make a real impact. Whether you’re with us short-term or building a longer career, your part will be appreciated.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a place where everyone feels at home.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church.
As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.
You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the very best people to build a diverse and talented team. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
Responsibilities
* Keep bedrooms fresh, communal areas spotless, and laundry well organised.
* Work as part of a supportive team and contribute to a clean, safe environment.
* Assist with general housekeeping tasks as required within a care setting.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and commitment to dignity and respect for all.
* Reliable and able to work independently and in a team.
* Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is an advantage but not essential.
* Physical ability to carry out the role and comfortable working in a care environment.
* Respect for Christian values as part of CrossReach’s ethos.
* PVG Scheme membership and adherence to the SSSC Code of Practice.
* Right to work in the UK (UKVI entitlement checks).
Additional Information For Candidates
* Application Process: Apply for this post via the Jobtrain platform.
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