Elizabeth Finn Homes
Housekeeping Assistant - Grove Court
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Housekeeping Assistant - Grove Court Care Home
Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
Address: Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4BW
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Shifts: 8 hour shifts, weekday and weekend shift pattern
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.
Our Grove Court Home is a purpose-built care home located in beautiful grounds in one of the prettiest parts of England. We provide the highest levels of residential and nursing care from a committed and experienced team.
About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to assist in the daily cleaning of the Home to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment, giving our resident a prompt and courteous service at all times. Working alongside our catering and care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.
What You'll Do
- Carry out high-quality cleaning across all areas, including bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices, corridors, windows, and fixtures.
- Follow agreed cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross-infection and maintain a safe environment.
- Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly, reporting any faults or issues promptly.
- Take responsibility for Health & Safety and COSHH compliance, reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns without delay.
- Work effectively to schedules and time limits, supporting colleagues, attending training/meetings, and reporting any resident concerns to care or nursing staff.
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Qualifications & Skills
- Good general education.
- Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ level 2 is desirable (or willingness to work towards it).
- In good general health to meet the requirements of the role.
- Empathy with older people
To Apply
Application deadline is by 17th October 2026. The interviews will be held in person at Grove Court.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Grove Court on 01394 446500.
Benefits
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
- Enhances pay for family leave
- Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
- Group pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay after 6 months service
- Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
- Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
- Long service awards
- Subsidised meals while on duty
- Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
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Safeguarding
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal Record Checks
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.
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