About Us
At Centrum Care Homes, our mission is to transform elderly care by providing innovative, personalised, and compassionate support in a comfortable and dignified environment. We are committed to excellence, creating a positive culture based on family values, continuous improvement, and investment in our people.
We are currently looking for a dedicated and reliable Housekeeping Assistant to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff.
The Role
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our care home remains clean, hygienic, and comfortable. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control while contributing to the wellbeing of our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning duties in residents' rooms, communal areas, offices, and other areas of the home.
- Perform deep cleaning tasks as required.
- Vacuum, dust, mop, sanitise, and maintain all designated areas to a high standard.
- Manage laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, sorting, and distributing residents' clothing and linens.
- Safely dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures and infection control standards.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, toiletries, and housekeeping stock.
- Report maintenance issues, hazards, accidents, incidents, and faulty equipment promptly.
- Work closely with colleagues across departments to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
- Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.
- Follow all health and safety, infection control, and company policies and procedures.
- Attend training, staff meetings, supervision sessions, and appraisal meetings as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Positive, caring, and respectful attitude towards older people.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with unexpected situations.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.
Our Values
We are looking for people who share our values:
- Innovation – Always looking for better ways to improve.
- Integrity – Honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
- Passion – Dedicated to providing excellent service.
- Quality – Committed to high standards.
- People – Putting residents at the heart of everything we do.
- Teamwork – Working together to achieve the best outcomes.
- Growth Mindset – Open to learning and continuous development.
What We Offer
- Full induction and ongoing training.
- Career development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in residents' lives.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Regular supervision and professional development.
Additional Information
Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and creating a clean, comfortable environment for residents, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Address that is within a commutable distance to South Brent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
