Care Home Domestic Housekeeper

PSR Solutions; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

30 hours per week

£13.50 per hour

Annual salary £21,060

Supportive working environment

Meaningful role

Lead domestic services

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Lockerbie is seeking an experienced Domestic Housekeeper to oversee domestic, laundry and kitchen assistant teams in a care home. This permanent role is based in the Lockerbie area and is ideal for a dedicated professional who can ensure cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout the home.

The role offers a 30-hour week with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour and an annual salary of £21,060, subject to enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI checks and UK work verification.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic, housekeeping or cleaning roles, ideally in a care home.
• Prior supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong cleaning, laundry and hygiene knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Caring and respectful approach in a care home environment.
• Satisfactory PVG check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the domestic, laundry and kitchen assistant services daily.
• Lead and support housekeeping staff to maintain high standards.
• Organise cleaning and laundry duties across the home.
• Ensure communal areas and bedrooms are clean and hygienic.
• Monitor laundry processes and residents' clothing/linen.
• Support kitchen assistants and hygiene standards.
• Manage cleaning and laundry supplies and stock.
• Ensure procedures meet health, safety and infection control.
• Assist with staff rotas and team organisation.
• Work with wider care home team to keep environment welcoming.

Skills

Team leadership

Housekeeping

Laundry management

Cleaning standards

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Care home experience

Job description

Care Home Domestic Housekeeper

Location: Lockerbie area

Salary: £13.50 per hour | £21,060 per annum (based on 30 hours) | Permanent

A highly reputable care provider is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Domestic Housekeeper to join their care home service in the Lockerbie area. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who can oversee the domestic, laundry and kitchen assistant teams, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout the care home.

What we are offering:

• Permanent contract - 30 hours per week
• Competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour
• Annual salary of £21,060 (based on 30 hours/week)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' day-to-day experience
• Opportunity to take responsibility for the smooth running of domestic services within the care home

Roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the domestic, laundry and kitchen assistant services
• Lead and support domestic and housekeeping staff to ensure high standards are maintained
• Organise cleaning and laundry duties across the care home
• Ensure communal areas, bedrooms and other areas are kept clean, tidy and hygienic
• Monitor laundry processes and ensure residents' clothing and linen are appropriately handled
• Support the kitchen assistants and ensure appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Manage cleaning and laundry supplies and monitor stock levels
• Ensure cleaning and laundry procedures comply with relevant health, safety and infection control standards
• Assist with staff rotas, allocation of duties and general team organisation
• Work closely with the wider care home team to ensure the environment remains comfortable and welcoming for residents

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience working in a domestic, housekeeping or cleaning role, ideally within a care home or similar setting
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience is desirable
• Good understanding of cleaning, laundry and hygiene standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently
• A caring and respectful approach when working within a care home environment
• Satisfactory PVG check required

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.