Sanctuary Group
Housekeeping Assistant
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Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping Assistant – Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home
Sanctuary Care is proud to be a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality, dignified care. Our mission is simple: We strive to enrich the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our valued staff—going beyond standard expectations to create a supportive, nurturing home environment.
About Sanctuary Care
Where purpose meets possibility, our company is Investors in People Gold accredited and is committed to reinvesting every profit into our people and our homes.
• Recognised as award-winning in care excellence:
- 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People
- 2025 Care Home Awards for Best for Training and Development and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group • A workplace where 94% of colleagues would recommend us—you’ll thrive in a culture that supports growth, recognition, and wellbeing.
We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is essential to the care we provide. We’re looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly team at Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home (Yarnton, Oxfordshire, OX5 1LW).
apply now for a £12.96 per hour role, working 37.5 hours per week.
Your Role
With a caring, proactive approach, you’ll make a positive difference to our residents’ daily lives by:
- Providing a high-quality housekeeping service to ensure their comfort and dignity at all times
- Keeping bedrooms, communal areas, and facilities clean, safe, and welcoming
- Supporting residents’ daily wellbeing through attentive teamwork with colleagues
- Using care and precision to enhance the overall quality of life for those in our care
- Contributing to a ** supportive, friendly team culture**
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What We Look For
We seek a motivated professional with:
- A genuine interest in older adults, paired with an attentive, compassionate attitude
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues
- Excellent clear communication and a flexible, adaptable approach
- Energy and commitment to making a meaningful impact
- A strong belief in dignity and respect in every interaction
Your Rewards
At Sanctuary Care, we believe you deserve more than basic benefits. Joining us means accessing:
✅ 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays) ✅ Occupational sick pay linked to years of service ✅ Contributory pension scheme
And for extra support and rewards:
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health & wellbeing packages:
- Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP access)
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible parental leave and annual leave-purchase scheme
- Fully supported training and career growth including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Free meals based on shift duration
- Exclusive discounts (retail, Cycle to Work, salary sacrifice schemes)
- Inclusive culture with staff networks like PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent Groups
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Note: Some benefits are subject to qualifying periods or criteria—visit https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs for details.
Important Next Steps
Before applying, please note:
• This role is open only to individuals legally entitled to work in the UK. • Safeguarding and pre-employment checks (including criminal record and overseas police checks) will be required for successful candidates. • Internal candidates must apply via their organisational account. • This advert may close early, so apply promptly.
About Inclusion at Sanctuary Care
Diversity & Dignity
We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Recruitment follows a Disability Confident recruitment process, and we make reasonable adjustments throughout.
Sanctuary Group actively encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds to champion our values of inclusivity and equality.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity in England and Wales.
Interested in what it’s like to work with us? Visit www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on social media for real stories from our teams.
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