Housekeeping Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Basildon; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Recognition initiatives

Descrizione del lavoro

Oaklands Care Home in Laindon near Basildon is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant. The role covers cleaning residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, along with laundry duties, to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Benefits include Paid Enhanced DBS, uniform, group life assurance, Wagestream access to earned pay, meals during shifts, GP online for you and dependants, and extensive discounts and wellbeing support.

Competenze

• Previous housekeeping experience appreciated but not required.
• Good hygiene practices and cleanliness awareness helpful.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, drying and ironing.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.

Conoscenze

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Infection control knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Oaklands Care Home is a 51 bed, purpose built care home located in Laindon, near Basildon, Essex, providing residential and dementia care. With comfortable living spaces, welcoming lounges, a cosy reading room and a lovely garden, the home offers a warm and friendly atmosphere where Residents can feel truly at home. Our caring and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, supported and enjoy meaningful moments every day.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £13.45 to £13.95 per hour
• Bank
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while also supporting laundry services. This is a varied, hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will directly impact comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. Alongside this, you will support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly, ensuring all items are clearly labelled and handled with care.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. Your role will contribute to a well organised and comfortable environment where individuals feel respected and supported.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Oaklands is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.