Housekeeper (Letham Park)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); Edinburgh Gate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for career progression

Continuous training and improvement

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Housekeeper role at Letham Park within Renaissance Care (Scotland). You will help residents feel comfortable and cared for daily, with a focus on cleanliness and wellbeing.

The position is 32 hours per week on-site, with opportunities to engage with residents and lead the domestic and laundry teams in a warm care home setting. Ideal candidates have COSHH, HACCP and infection control knowledge, strong communication, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar housekeeping role or sector.
• Solid understanding of COSHH, HACCP and infection control procedures.
• Strong communication with team and residents, transparent and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to maintain the highest cleanliness standards across the home.
• Coordinate and supervise domestic and laundry teams to ensure efficiency.
• Apply COSHH and infection-control practices in daily routines.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

HACCP awareness

Infection-control procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Job description

Housekeeper, Letham Park

We’re looking for a dedicated team member to join our team as a Housekeeper, where you will play a key role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable and cared for every day. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join our team in Letham Park for 32 hours a week.

We encourage our Housekeepers to engage with residents to help them feel included and involved in the care home setting. Creating meaningful interactions with residents has positive outcomes for their wellbeing. The primary purpose is to create a united approach to creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents to thrive within.

As a Housekeeper in our care home, you will lead by example, setting high standards for cleanliness and inspiring our domestic and laundry teams to achieve exceptional results through all areas of the home. Your role involves coordinating and supervising the teams to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and efficiency in all areas, in line with COSHH regulations.

Requirements

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar role or sector and a solid understanding of COSHH, HACCP, and infection control procedures. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to collaborate effectively with your team while also having the confidence to work independently when needed. A keen eye for detail is crucial to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. You must also be respectful of our residents' dignity and privacy, always maintaining their right to confidentiality.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for career progression
• Continuous training and improvement to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace