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Foxhill Housekeeping Assistant – Part-time, term time only.
Foxhill is the retreat house and conference centre for the Church of England Diocese in Chester, located in Frodsham.
We are looking for a friendly and reliable part-time Housekeeping Assistant to help maintain the smooth running of Foxhill House. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Foxhill and the rest of the team to ensure our environment is welcoming, clean, and well-organized.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and teamwork in a dynamic, supportive environment. We value flexibility, a positive attitude, and attention to detail. If you're passionate about providing excellent service, we'd love to hear from you!
The contract will be for 15 hours a week (term time only), spread over 2 or 3 days on a 7 day rota and will vary according to the workload at Foxhill. It will be paid at an hourly rate of £12.60 per hour. There may be the option of additional hours when required.
We would like the successful candidate to begin working with us at the start of September, if possible. Sympathy with the Christian ethos of the organisation is essential.
For further information please call Foxhill - details can be found in the attached documents.
Application forms can be downloaded from the Diocesan Website - please see email address in the attached documents
Closing date Sunday 13th July 2025
Interviews: Thursday 24th July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This a part-time role, working 16 hours per week (weekends only).
Rate of pay: £12.50 to £12.69 per hour.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
- Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
- Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy.
- Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependents. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.