Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Care Concern Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Alexander House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group in Exeter, is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards and assist with laundry duties.

The role supports infection control and safety procedures, with alternating weekend work required to maintain comfort and wellbeing for residents. The position offers £12.71/hour on a 40-hour week, plus 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, paid DBS and pension, plus uniform provision.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach.
• Good attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing clearly labelled.
• Follow infection control, health and safety procedures in daily tasks.
• Work alternate weekends as required to cover the service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisation

Team player

Communication skills

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Alexander House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group in Exeter, is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards and assist with laundry duties.

The role supports infection control and safety procedures, with alternating weekend work required to maintain comfort and wellbeing for residents. The position offers £12.71/hour on a 40-hour week, plus 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, paid DBS and pension, plus uniform provision.