Housekeeping Assistant in Ayr

On-site in Ayr·Part-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Sanctuary Group

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Our summary

Salary: £12.71 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Ayr
Contract: Part-time
Holiday: 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Sanctuary Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Ayr.

The role

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Housekeeping Assistant

Glenfairn House, 28 Racecourse Rd, Ayr KA7 2UX

£12.71 per hour

21 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we'd love you to be part of it. We're excited to welcome a Housekeeping Assistant to our friendly team at Glenfairn House in Ayr - 28 Racecourse Rd, KA7 2UX. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

Provide a high-quality housekeeping service that helps residents feel comfortable in their home

Keep bedrooms, communal areas and facilities clean, safe and welcoming

Work closely with colleagues to support residents' daily wellbeing

Use care and attention to detail to make a positive difference to residents' lives

Contribute to a supportive, friendly team environment

Your skills

A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people

Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues

Clear communication skills and a flexible approach to your work

Energy and commitment to making a positive impact each day

A focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

CI inspection bonus
Overtime Enhancement
Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
Free meals dependant on shift duration
Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Free uniform
Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.

Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.