Job Title: Housekeeper
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours
Shifts: 8am - 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour
Location: Halstead, C09 2DW
Are you someone who takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming space? Do you want to work somewhere where your effort truly supports people on their journey to recovery? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
At Sanctuary Lodge, we're looking for a full-time Housekeeper to join our friendly, supportive team. You'll play a vital part in keeping our centre clean, safe, and comfortable for our residents, helping them feel at home while they focus on their wellbeing.
UKAT Values:
* Integrity & Respect
* Being accountable for our own actions
* Passionate about our services
* Having a humility & hunger to learn
* We LOVE success & encourage employee development for progression
* Simplicity & Excellence!
What we offer our Housekeepers:
* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
* 28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years of continuous service* pro rata
* Birthday Off!
* Company pension scheme
* On-site parking
* Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers
* BUPA wellness programme
* Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)
* Employee appreciation days and awards
What you'll be doing:
* Keeping our centre sparkling! You'll clean communal areas, bedrooms, and prepare beds for new admissions
* Sorting laundry and making sure linens and towels are fresh and ready
* Following daily work schedules and using cleaning products safely and correctly
* Wearing PPE and following all health & safety and infection control guidelines
* Helping maintain a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff
What we're looking for:
Essential:
* Physically fit and happy with hands-on, manual work
* A team player who can also work independently
* Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
* Organised, reliable, and self-motivated
* Flexible and happy to adapt to changing priorities
* Willing to complete any training needed
Desirable (but not a dealbreaker!):
* Experience in a housekeeping or laundry role
* Computer literate (Word, Excel)
* Food hygiene or cleaning-related qualifications
Why join Sanctuary Lodge?
You'll be part of a passionate team making a real difference every single day. Our centre is a place of care, support, and recovery, and you'll be at the heart of keeping it running smoothly.
If you're ready to bring comfort, cleanliness, and care to those who need it most, we'd love to hear from you!