18-24 hours per week, 9 am - 3 pm, working alternate weekends, 2 week rota.
The Housekeeper plays a vital role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents living with dementia. By maintaining high standards of hygiene and supporting a homely atmosphere, the housekeeper helps promote residents’ comfort, dignity and sense of security. This role requires a calm, compassionate approach and an understanding of how to work sensitively around individuals with varying needs and routines.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clean resident bedrooms: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, emptying bins.
2. Clean communal areas: lounges, dining rooms, corridors, activity spaces.
3. Laundry duties: washing, drying, ironing and returning clothes and linens.
4. Infection control: follow cleaning schedules, use appropriate products, maintain hygiene standards.
5. Stock management: monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and laundry items.
6. Report concerns: notify senior staff of maintenance issues or changes in residents’ needs.
Skills & Qualities:
7. Strong attention to detail.
8. Compassionate and calm manner.
9. Ability to work around individual routines and adapt to changing needs.
10. Good communication with care staff and residents.
11. Understanding of dementia-friendly practice
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role - sponsorship not availble for this role.
Beechfield Lodge in Pendleton, Salford is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 60 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.
12. CQC rating of ‘GOOD’ and a 9.5 star rating on Carehome.co.uk
13. Development opportunities to complete Care qualifications or progressing into senior roles
14. Themed rooms such as quiet lounges, cinema and shop
15. Enclosed Gardens
16. Easy transportation links through bus/metro
17. On site parking
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.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
18. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
19. Mental health support
20. Flexible working options
Finance
21. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
22. Quick and easy pension transfer service
23. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
24. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
25. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
26. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
27. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
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 member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.