Care Home Housekeeper — Flexible Hours, Laundry Support

Care South Residential; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South Maiden Castle House in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. The role involves cleaning, laundry support, and maintaining a welcoming home for residents, with shifts from 08:30 to 16:00.

No prior care home experience is required; you should enjoy housekeeping, be flexible with hours, and work well as part of a larger team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a care home setting is not essential – but we want you to enjoy housekeeping.
• A real desire to create a fresh and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to join in as part of a larger housekeeping team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable throughout for our residents.
• Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas and residents own rooms.
• Provide some support to the laundry team to include washing, drying and ironing of residents clothing.
• Comply with all policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations, with regard to cleaning products and use of chemicals.
• Work as a team player to create and maintain a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere within the home.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Housekeeping

Job description

Care South Maiden Castle House in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. The role involves cleaning, laundry support, and maintaining a welcoming home for residents, with shifts from 08:30 to 16:00.

No prior care home experience is required; you should enjoy housekeeping, be flexible with hours, and work well as part of a larger team.