Housekeeping Assistant

Osprey Court Care Home; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG provided

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Osprey Court Care Home in Scotland is inviting applications for a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry duties. The role is hands-on, with attention to hygiene and presentation across resident rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.

You will follow infection control procedures, work with the team, and help ensure residents' comfort and daily wellbeing. The position offers part-time hours and an hourly rate of £12.71.

Qualifications

• Previous care home experience welcomed but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good hygiene and infection control understanding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' rooms to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Clean bathrooms and communal areas to a high level of hygiene.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying and ironing.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Osprey Court Care Home is a purpose built 60 bed care home located in Pitcrocknie Village, adjacent to the town of Alyth in Perth and Kinross. Providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, the home offers a modern, high quality environment where team members can build strong relationships, develop their skills and make a meaningful difference as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted 12-30 hours per week
• Paid PVG, 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

About us

Osprey Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.