Job summary
Cygnet Group is looking for an experienced and motivated Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at The Squirrels. This flexible part-time opportunity is ideal for someone looking to balance work alongside family commitments, studies, semi-retirement, or another role, while making a meaningful difference within their local community. If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments, we'd love to hear from you. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the well-being and comfort of the people in our care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the service. Your work will help ensure that residents, visitors, and colleagues enjoy a pleasant, safe, and comfortable environment, contributing directly to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of those we support.
Main duties of the job
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About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 10 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.15 to £13.70 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: VP70FADD15
- Job locations: Chilworth, SO16 7JE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Cygnet Group is looking for an experienced and motivated Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at The Squirrels.
This flexible part-time opportunity is ideal for someone looking to balance work alongside family commitments, studies, semi-retirement, or another role, while making a meaningful difference within their local community.
If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments, we'd love to hear from you. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the well-being and comfort of the people in our care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the service.
Your work will help ensure that residents, visitors, and colleagues enjoy a pleasant, safe, and comfortable environment, contributing directly to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of those we support.
Working Hours
- 16 hours per week
- Working days: Monday and Friday
- Shift times: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
About the Squirrels:
The Squirrels is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, prom oting independence and community integration.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you:
- Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
- Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months.
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Employee Discount Savings
- NHS Discount Savings
Your Day-to-Day:
- Carry out daily and scheduled cleaning tasks across the service
- Maintain cleanliness in communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and staff spaces
- Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively
- Work as part of a supportive team to ensure a welcoming environment
- Replenish stock & ensure that equipment is clean & well-maintained
- Employ safe working practices and adhere to health & safety procedures
- Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
You are:
- Experienced in housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
- Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
- Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
- A good communicator
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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