Housekeeper

Housekeeper (Burnt Tree Croft Residential Home)

Company: Sheffcare Ltd

Salary: from £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Sheffield, S3 7JY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

Summary

Are you detail orientated with a passion for creating a welcoming and hygienic environment? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to the wellbeing of others?

We are looking for a Housekeeper to work at our residential care home based in S3.

Hours: 30 hours per week

Pay: £12.71 per hour

All new team members are required to attend an induction at one of our training rooms located in either S3 or S13, prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Person Specification:

• Be proactive and adaptable to change
• Have excellent observation skills
• Be able to build trust and report
• Be non-judgmental and respectful
• Have good time management and organisational skills
• Be willing to learn and develop
• Have awareness of infection control and hygiene standards

What we offer:

• Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to 100+ elearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Career progression
• Access to diploma training courses
• Established not for profit charity
• Work in your local community
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Blue light discount package
• Access to the NEST pension scheme
• Reward and recognition incentives
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5 years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership

The job role:

• To maintain high standards of cleanliness within all areas of the care home
• To ensure that all communal areas such as dining rooms, lounges and bathrooms are kept to a high standard, and comply with infection control guidelines
• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards in our resident's rooms, whilst making sure to respect the privacy, dignity and individual needs of everyone we support
• To set and clear tables and help with simple preparation and serving of meals
• To safely store all equipment and cleaning materials
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their families, colleagues and professionals
• To uphold the Sheffcare values
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
• To attend regular training where required

Sheffcare are an independent local charity established in 1994 and care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.

What we value:

• Kindness
• Dignity
• Respect
• Independence
• Choices

How to apply:

Complete an application form to apply!

All Housekeeper positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).

We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.

Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.

At Sheffcare, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with fairness and respect. We welcome and value people from all backgrounds. We don't accept discrimination based on:

• age
• disability
• sex
• sexual orientation
• pregnancy and maternity
• race or ethnicity
• religion or belief
• gender identity
• marriage and civil partnership

We want our workplace to feel inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to everyone. If you are suitably qualified, we would love to hear from you - whatever your background.

Apply for this job

• Be proactive and adaptable to change
• Have excellent observation skills
• Be able to build trust and report
• Be non-judgmental and respectful
• Have good time management and organisational skills
• Be willing to learn and develop
• Have awareness of infection control and hygiene standards
  
  At Sheffcare, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with fairness and respect. We welcome and value people from all backgrounds. We don't accept discrimination based on
  
  Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay: £12.71 per hour All new team members are required to attend an induction at one of our training rooms located in either S3 or S13, prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am until 3:30pm.,
• Blue light discount package
• Access to the NEST pension scheme
• Reward and recognition incentives
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership
The job role:
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness within all areas of the care home
• To ensure that all communal areas such as dining rooms, lounges and bathrooms are kept to a high standard, and comply with infection control guidelines
• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards in our resident's rooms, whilst making sure to respect the privacy, dignity and individual needs of everyone we support
• To set and clear tables and help with simple preparation and serving of meals
• To safely store all equipment and cleaning materials
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their families, colleagues and professionals
• To uphold the Sheffcare values
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
• To attend regular training where required
Sheffcare are an independent local charity established in 1994 and care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level. What we value: Kindness Dignity Respect Independence Choices