Care Home Housekeeper - Warm, Detail‑Oriented & Reliable

Oakland Care; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra time off on milestone birthdays

Sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Wigmore, Kent, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our warm, supportive care home team. You will maintain high cleanliness standards across resident rooms and shared spaces, performing daily cleaning and periodic deep-clean tasks.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior care home housekeeping is a bonus, and a respectful approach to residents is essential.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.
• Attention to detail in cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in housekeeping; care home experience is a bonus.
• Warm, respectful approach in residents' spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across residents’ rooms and communal areas throughout the home.
• Carrying out daily cleaning routines and deep-clean schedules.
• Ensuring laundry is washed, dried, and returned promptly.
• Supporting infection control procedures.
• Working as part of a friendly team that puts residents’ wellbeing first.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Housekeeping experience

Resident respect

Job description

Oakland Care in Wigmore, Kent, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our warm, supportive care home team. You will maintain high cleanliness standards across resident rooms and shared spaces, performing daily cleaning and periodic deep-clean tasks.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior care home housekeeping is a bonus, and a respectful approach to residents is essential.