Housekeeper - Poole, Dorset

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Training and induction

Career progression

Annual pay review

Overtime opportunities

Meals on duty

Job summary

Colten Care's Canford Chase in Poole is seeking reliable housekeeping professionals to join our friendly team as a Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant. You will maintain daily cleanliness across communal areas and residents' rooms, and perform laundry duties with care and respect for our residents.

We offer a supportive work environment with paid breaks, uniform provided and ongoing training, plus opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed housekeeping professionals.
• Daily cleaning across communal areas and residents' rooms.
• Laundry duties and respect for residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Clean communal areas and residents' rooms across the home.
• Carry out laundry duties with care and efficiency.
• Deliver a first-class service and maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Housekeeper - Laundry Assistant

Salary: From £13.09 up to £15.41 per hour

Working Hours: 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Location: Poole, Dorset

Site: Canford Chase

Closing Date: 26/11/2026

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, 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, Canford Chase in Poole, 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.

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.

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.

• 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