Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Axminster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension provided

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave (full-time)

Job summary

Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry services. You will clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring high hygiene standards, while handling laundry with care and accuracy.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work both independently and within a team; infection control knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable with a positive attitude and good time management.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing clearly labelled.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures to ensure safe and efficient tasks.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Independent working

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry services. You will clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring high hygiene standards, while handling laundry with care and accuracy.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work both independently and within a team; infection control knowledge is beneficial.