Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bradpole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave

Life assurance

Wagestream

Meal provided on shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant at St James' Park Care Home in Bradpole, near Bridport. You will maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment, cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas while supporting laundry duties with careful labelling.

You will work to infection control standards and health and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful, well-organised living space for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable and organised approach.
• Good attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry duties: washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing with clear labelling.
• Follow infection control, health and safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Contribute to a well-organised, comfortable environment where residents are respected.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hygiene and infection control

Job description

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.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential
  St James' Park Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport in Dorset. Providing residential and nursing care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day., St James Park 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.
  £13.45 to £13.95 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), 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