Housekeeper

Colten Care; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking a Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant in Ferndown, England. This role involves daily cleaning and laundry duties to ensure a welcoming environment for residents. Candidates should have a passion for housekeeping, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, paid breaks, and opportunities for career progression. If you’re looking to make a difference in elderly care, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Real career progression opportunities

Annual pay review

Choice of meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Background checks at no cost

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed housekeeping professionals are needed.
• Genuine passion for maintaining a living environment is essential.
• Experience in cleaning and laundry duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning duties across communal areas and resident rooms.
• Laundry duties to support the residents' well-being.
• Ensure a first-class service and a welcoming environment.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Passion for housekeeping

Job description

Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant

From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

• At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more
• 30 per week, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Introduction

We're looking for reliable and committed housekeeping professionals to join our team and become a valued part of day‑to‑day life in our home, Amberwood House in Ferndown, Dorset.

You’ll play an essential role in making our homes feel like home, with daily cleaning duties across all communal areas and residents rooms, and various laundry duties. You’ll help deliver a first‑class service, taking pride in your contribution to the health and well‑being of our residents, who are at the heart of all we do.

If applying your housekeeping skills to the care environment is for you, and you want to be part of something truly special where there is an opportunity to develop your career, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss them in more detail.

About You

You’re a team player with an enthusiasm for what you do and a can‑do attitude. You’ll have a genuine passion for maintaining an exceptional living environment for residents, with an eye for detail and a sense of fun.

About Colten Care

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Benefits

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and on the job support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Annual pay review
• Additional hours/overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you