Housekeeper

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home provider in Ballymena seeks an experienced Housekeeper to lead the domestic team in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. The role involves organizing tasks, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting a team. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and a proactive attitude. This position offers 28 days of paid holiday, weekly pay, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive training support

Free Access NI Check and uniform

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Confident in maintaining high standards of work.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Proactive and flexible team-player.

Responsibilities

• Organising daily tasks and setting cleanliness standards.
• Taking care of laundry and making beds.
• Maintaining residents' rooms and cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

High cleanliness standards

Organization

Flexibility

Job description

Care Home: Rose CourtHours per week: 37.5 hours a weekSalary: £12.41 per hourAbout the role:We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to lead the domestic team in keeping our care home clean and welcoming. Your main Housekeeper responsibilities will include organising daily tasks, setting high cleanliness standards, and ensuring all areas of the home are well-maintained. This includes taking care of laundry, making beds, and keeping residents' rooms tidy. You will also be in charge of cleaning the kitchen, setting tables, washing dishes, and maintaining a hygienic food preparation area.Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes:28 days Paid HolidayWeekly PayPension SchemeBlue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisureEmployee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family membersComprehensive induction and ongoing trainingFree Access NI Check and uniformFunding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social CareOpportunities to progress your career within the companyFree, on-site parkingEmployee of the Month awardsAbout you:The successful Housekeeper will be confident in maintaining high standards of work, and be able to lead a team effectively. You will have the ability to organise and prioritise your workload. You will be proactive and flexible and be an excellent team-player. You will also be open to personal development, as you will be required to take part in any associated training activities in order to ensure that you carry out your role as Housekeeper in an effective and safe manner.About Kathryn Homes:At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

Responsibilities

• Your main Housekeeper responsibilities will include organising daily tasks, setting high cleanliness standards, and ensuring all areas of the home are well-maintained.
• This includes taking care of laundry, making beds, and keeping residents' rooms tidy.

Skills and Qualifications

• The successful Housekeeper will be confident in maintaining high standards of work, and be able to lead a team effectively.
• You will have the ability to organise and prioritise your workload. You will be proactive and flexible.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025