Housekeeper

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Sturminster Newton is seeking a Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant to maintain exceptional cleanliness in their homes. This role involves cleaning communal areas and residents’ rooms, along with various laundry responsibilities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for creating a welcoming environment and a strong attention to detail. The position offers paid breaks, training support, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Paid breaks

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

• Genuine passion for maintaining an exceptional living environment.
• Reliable and committed to high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning duties in communal areas and residents’ rooms.
• Handle various laundry duties with attention to detail.
• Contribute to the well-being of residents through quality service.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm

Job description

Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant

From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

36 hours 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, Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, 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