Compassionate Housekeeping Assistant - Part-Time Care Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave pay

Enhanced overtime and bank holiday pay

Occupational sick pay after 6 months' 

Free Blue Light Card with access toth

Employee Assistance Programme, freec0

Mental Health First Aiders

Care Friends referral scheme with cash

Subsidised meals while on duty

Learning, development andapprenticesh

Professional qualifications and study

Job summary

The LodgeCare Home in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to support daily cleaning across the home, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents. You will work alongside catering and care teams to enable a welcoming setting where residents can thrive.

Responsibilities include high-quality cleaning of all areas, adherence to hygiene standards, and safe operation of cleaning equipment, with a focus on safety and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ Level 2 is desirable (or willingness to work towards it).
• In good general health to meet the requirements of the role.
• Empathy with older people

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality cleaning across all areas, including bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices, corridors, windows, and fixtures.
• Follow agreed cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross-infection and maintain a safe environment.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly, reporting any faults or issues promptly.
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety and COSHH compliance, reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns without delay.
• Work effectively to schedules and time limits, supporting colleagues, attending training/meetings, and reporting any resident concerns to care or nursing staff.

Skills

Empathy with older people

Education

Good general education

Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

The LodgeCare Home in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to support daily cleaning across the home, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents. You will work alongside catering and care teams to enable a welcoming setting where residents can thrive.

Responsibilities include high-quality cleaning of all areas, adherence to hygiene standards, and safe operation of cleaning equipment, with a focus on safety and resident wellbeing.