We are looking for a reliable, compassionate Bank Housekeeper to join our dementia care home team. As part of our bank (as‑needed) staff, you will provide essential support to ensure our residents live in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful work, enjoys creating a homely atmosphere, and can adapt to the changing needs of a care setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas to a high standard
2. Follow infection‑control and health‑and‑safety procedures
3. Manage laundry, including washing, drying, and returning items
4. Work respectfully around residents and support a calm, homely atmosphere
5. Communicate effectively with the care team and report any concern
What We’re Looking For:
6. Housekeeping or cleaning experience
7. Kindness, patience, and an understanding of dementia (or willingness to learn)
8. Good attention to detail
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
10. Flexibility to cover shifts as needed
If you are looking for a rewarding yet flexible job, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Simon Marks Court in Lower Wortley, Leeds 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.
11. Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
12. Themed environment including pub and café within stunning grounds
13. Recently refurbished. Modern, dementia friendly environment with lots of different
14. Good Public transport Links from Leeds City Centre
15. Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression
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
16. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
17. Mental health support
18. Flexible working options
Finance
19. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
20. Quick and easy pension transfer service
21. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
22. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
23. Free Blue Light Card
Career
24. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
25. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
26. 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.