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Cleaner

Penzance

Closes 19 June 2026

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Key details

Penlee residential Care Home

https://www.penleecarehome.co.uk/

Pay Rate
£12.44 per hour
Hours
part-time
Location
Penzance

About the role

Are you reliable, friendly, and take pride in making spaces sparkle? Our warm and welcoming residential care home is looking for a Cleaner to help us create a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for our residents.



What you’ll do:



Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home



Ensure residents’ rooms, communal areas, and facilities are hygienic and welcoming



Support our team in creating a safe, pleasant environment for everyone



What we offer:

A friendly, supportive team

A workplace that feels like home

Opportunities for training and personal development

A valued role where your work makes a real difference



No previous care home experience? No problem! We value a strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude above all.

What we offer our staff

Blue-light cards
Birthdays off
Working with us comes with more than just a paycheck — we value our team and want you to feel appreciated:
Friendly, supportive team in a small, close-knit home
Sickness bonus scheme: £75 every 3 months with no sickness, up to £150 for 12 months, potentially earning up to £450 extra per year
Staff discounts and Blue Light Card benefits
Free mandatory training to develop your skills and confidence
Opportunities for career progression if you want to move into other roles within the home
Work in a pleasant location next to the park and promenade
Flexible shifts where possible to support work-life balance
A role where your work is valued and makes a real difference to residents’ lives

A typical day

A typical day in our care home involves keeping both residents’ rooms and communal areas clean, safe, and welcoming. Your tasks may include:

Cleaning bedrooms and communal areas to maintain a hygienic and comfortable environment

Vacuuming, dusting, and polishing surfaces regularly

Carpet shampooing where and when required

Stock checking cleaning supplies and notifying management when items are running low

Reporting health and safety concerns promptly to senior staff

Completing documentation to ensure cleaning tasks and safety checks are properly recorded

You’ll play a vital role in creating a home where residents feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every day.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities – Cleaner

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the care home, including residents’ rooms, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and offices.

Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies in line with safety regulations.

Follow infection control procedures to support a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Support the team by assisting with laundry or other domestic duties as needed.

Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while performing cleaning tasks.

Contribute to a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

About Penlee residential Care Home

Are you looking for a change? Would you like to work with in our team supporting our residents
We are a small care home with 23 residents, offering a warm, homely environment and high standards of quality care. Our close-knit team is passionate about delivering person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Care sits at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the strong relationships we build with our residents, families, and each other.
WE REQUIRE YOU TO BE
Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standard
Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
Previous of 6 months care home experience is essential and a care certificate