Job Advertisement: Bank Housekeeper

Position: Housekeeper

Location: Grace Care Centre, Whitebridge Gardens, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, BS35 2FR

Pay Rate: £13.01 per hour (with weekend and NVQ enhancement rates available)

Contract Type: Bank / Flexible

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a dedicated and meticulous Housekeeper for Grace Care Centre. Located on the outskirts of the historic market town of Thornbury, this 70-bed care home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the home. Using specialised equipment and materials, you will ensure every room and living space is clean, tidy, safe, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. You may even find some of our residents eager to lend a hand with simple cleaning and laundry tasks as you carry out your daily routines!

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain immaculate standards of cleanliness, tidiness, and infection control throughout bedrooms and communal living spaces.
Safe Environment: Use specialised cleaning materials and equipment safely to create a secure, comfortable atmosphere.
Resident Interaction: Build caring, sensitive relationships with residents, welcoming helpers and chatting warmly during your daily routines.
Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside the wider care and support team to uphold the home's warm and welcoming environment.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Previous housekeeping experience is wonderful, but not essential—we provide full, comprehensive training for newcomers to the profession.
Personality: A caring, sensitive, and approachable nature with a genuine comfort around elderly residents.
Attitude: Someone who takes immense pride in their work, communicates well, enjoys teamwork, and has a keen eye for detail.

Benefits & Rewards

Competitive Pay: £13.01 per hour, with higher rates for weekend shifts and relevant NVQs.
Flexibility: Bank contract offering flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
Generous Leave: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro-rata.
Wellbeing Support: Access to a workplace pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Perks & Schemes: Free uniform, free enhanced DBS check, Blue Light Card discounts, "My Rewards" programme, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme rewarding up to £1,000.