We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly care home team. This role is essential in helping us provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain all areas of the care home to a high standard, including resident's rooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining areas, offices, and communal spaces.
- Carry out daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, polishing, and sanitising surfaces.
- Ensure infection control and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Collect, wash, dry, iron, and distribute residents’ laundry and bedding.
- Handle laundry safely and appropriately, including separating items and using correct washing procedures.
- Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies as required.
- Report maintenance issues, hazards, or damaged equipment to management.
- Work respectfully and sensitively around residents and their personal belongings.
- Assist in maintaining a welcoming and homely environment throughout the care home.
Requirements
- Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential.
- Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Caring, respectful, and dependable attitude.
- Understanding of hygiene and infection control practices.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing support
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year to include bank holidays
- Free life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme after 3 months
- Free on-site parking
- Free 24/7 Employee advise and counselling
- Subsidised staff meals
- Free meal days and the occasional treat.
- Uniform top provided, but you must provide black trousers and suitable black shoes.
If you take pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.chaseley.org.uk.
Applicants must be over 18 and will be required to apply and pay for an enhanced DBS Check.
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work without requiring visa sponsorship? (Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship)
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- Care / residential home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
