Housekeeping Assistant (Part-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Care Home Setting
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
Schedule: Day shifts

Are you looking for a rewarding role in the care sector where you can truly make a difference? We are currently recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant on behalf of a respected care provider. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team in a vital role that supports the comfort and wellbeing of residents.

Experience & Attributes

* Team-oriented with a flexible and adaptable approach

* Strong communication skills

* Relevant experience in a similar housekeeping or domestic role is desirable

Key Responsibilities / Cleaning Duties / Daily Tasks:

* Empty and wipe out waste bins

* Vacuum all rooms and communal areas

* Shake cushions and tidy seating areas

* Clean dining rooms, lounges, bathrooms, taps, sinks, soap dishes, and toothbrush holders

* Spot-clean floors to maintain cleanliness

Weekly Tasks:

* Polish mirrors and clean bathroom pipework

* Dust handrails, radiators, and moveable furniture

* Vacuum and clean under and behind furniture

* Clean metal bins and polish furniture and windowsills

* Rotating tasks each week:

* Week 1: Dust light bulbs and fittings

* Week 2: Dust curtain rails

* Week 3: Dust pictures

* Week 4: Clean and restock en-suites

Laundry:

Sort and process laundry through washer, dryer, and iron

Maintain hygiene in laundry area by keeping clean and dirty items separate

Prioritise laundry according to resident and departmental needs

Return clean laundry to appropriate areas

Report unlabelled items and make efforts to identify owners

Floor Care:

Maintain carpets in good condition and assist in odour control

Clean hard flooring daily and ensure it remains safe and presentable

Training & Development:

Attend mandatory and ongoing training (on-site or off-site)

Stay informed and compliant with professional standards

General Duties:

Maintain the security and confidentiality of the care home at all times

Adhere to all policies and procedures

Report absences and return-to-work as instructed

Ensure equipment is clean and in working order

Support the wider team with other reasonable tasks as required

Benefits Include:

Free tunic provided at start

Meals included during shift

Full induction and tailored training pathways

Ongoing staff development and wellbeing support

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Refer-a-friend incentive scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for high street discounts

Free Will writing service

On-site parking