Housekeeper

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions, training and ‘on

the job’ support

Real career progression opportunities

Annual pay review

Additional hours/overtime

Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks

Contributory pension scheme

Background checks at no cost

Job summary

Colten Care is hiring a Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant at Newstone House, Sturminster Newton. You’ll perform daily cleaning of communal areas and residents’ rooms and assist with laundry tasks to support residents’ wellbeing.

We value reliable, detail‑oriented team players with a positive attitude. The role offers paid breaks, uniform, induction and training, and opportunities for progression in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning across all communal areas and residents’ rooms.
• Laundry duties and helping deliver a first-class service to residents.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant

From £13.09 up to £15.41 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

24 hours per week, working early and late shifts between the hours of 7am-7pm 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