Housekeeping Assistant

• Job reference
• 122686
• Department
• Housekeeping
• Location
• Crowborough
• Full/Part-time
• Full-time
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 29/05/2026

• Description
• Make a difference every day behind the scenes of outstanding patient care

  At Horder Healthcare, we know that excellent patient care starts with a clean, safe and welcoming environment. We are currently looking for a

  Housekeeping Assistantto join our dedicated Housekeeping team at The Horder Centre.

  This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a supportive team, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards in a healthcare setting.

  
  The Role

  As a Housekeeping Assistant, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring our hospital environment is clean, comfortable and safe for patients, visitors and colleagues. Working closely with the Housekeeping Supervisor and wider clinical teams, you’ll help create a positive experience for everyone who comes through our doors.

  
  What You’ll Be Doing
  • Cleaning patient bedrooms, en‑suites, day service areas and communal spaces to a high standard.
  • Making and changing patient beds.
  • Cleaning bathrooms, offices, corridors and entrance areas.
  • Collecting and safely disposing of clinical, household and recycling waste.
  • Handling and delivering laundry appropriately.
  • Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly.
  • Completing daily cleaning schedules and checks.
  • Following infection prevention, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
  • Communicating effectively with wider departmental staff to support patient care.
  
  What We’re Looking ForEssential
  • Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience.
  • Reliable, hardworking and customer‑focused.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good organisational and communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
  • Flexible and able to work under pressure when required.
  Desirable
  • Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
  Location:The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract:Permanent, full-timeShifts:8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm, 10am to 6pm, 11am to 7pm. 1 in 3 weekends with shift times of 9am to 5pm. Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend work.Salary:up to £25.252.00 per annum, depending on experienceRight to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such,we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.