Care Home Housekeeper — Training, Flexibility & Growth

SeeMeHired.com; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Private health insurance after 3 years

Pension

Free uniform

Onsite training

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Housekeeper to join our care home team in Northern Ireland. The role covers infection control, cleaning to high standards, stock management and confidentiality. You may support other homes on short notice and must attend all required training.

Key duties include maintaining tidy areas, organizing deep cleans, recording notes, and promoting safety and hygiene. A positive, reliable team member with flexibility is essential for ongoing care.

Qualifications

• At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels
• To ensure cleaning of all areas of the home are to the highest standard
• To organise deep cleaning duties when required
• Complete documentation as and when required
• Ensure cleaning and laundry supplies are stored safely and used effectively to minimise wastage
• Attend all necessary training
• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant
• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
• Promote good housekeeping, in respect of health and safety and ensure that there is no neglect of property and ensuring a well maintained area of care
• Keep all cleaning store rooms neat and tidy as well as ensuring there is enough stock
• Order stock as and when required keeping in mind costs and budgets
• To attend staff meetings as and when required
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Keep cleaning records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any change
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Organised and trustworthy
• Pride in your work
• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
• Ability to take instruction
• Punctual and Reliable
• Clean and Tidy appearance
• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organised

Reliable

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Housekeeper to join our care home team in Northern Ireland. The role covers infection control, cleaning to high standards, stock management and confidentiality. You may support other homes on short notice and must attend all required training.

Key duties include maintaining tidy areas, organizing deep cleans, recording notes, and promoting safety and hygiene. A positive, reliable team member with flexibility is essential for ongoing care.