Housekeeping Assistant - Merlewood

Housekeeping Assistant - Merlewood Care Home

Location

Virginia Water, Surrey

Address

Hollow Lane, Virgina Water, Surrey GU25 4LR

Hourly Rate

£13.45 per hour

Contract

Part-time, Permanent

Shifts

7 hour shifts, weekend availability

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Our Merlewood Home, a handsome Victorian house, is situated on 23 acres of grounds in Virginia Water, overlooking the Surrey Hills. Providing nursing or personal care to the highest standards from a committed and experienced team.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Housekeepinge 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.

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 31st May 2026. The interviews will be held in person at Merlewood Care Home, in the week commencing 1st June 2026.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Merlewood 01344 845314

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits

Enhanced pay for family leave

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

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

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.