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Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2025
Salary: £12.52 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 15 October 2025
Location: Caterham, CR3 6YE
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 41985

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Summary

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working bank shifts both as a Housekeeper and Kitchen Assistant (dependent on which area needs support) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

Your role at Tupwood Nursing Home:

Your day-to-day…

  • Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
  • Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
  • Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
  • Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures
  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
  • As part of the Catering Team, the Kitchen Assistants (KA) will assist in the efficient preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors providing a quality service of meals, snacks and beverages, using agreed recognised catering, hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures, under the supervision of the Duty / Head Chef depending on the duties allocated.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

  • Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
  • Experienced in kitchen or catering assistance
  • Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
  • Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
  • A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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