Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bradpole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Staff meals

GP online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee assistance program

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend

Job summary

St James' Park Care Home, part of Care Concern Group in Bradpole, Dorset, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, and support laundry tasks with proper labelling and care.

The role follows infection control and safety procedures, contributing to high-quality, person-centred care. Prior experience is welcome but not essential, with benefits including DBS, pension, uniform and generous

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable attitude and good organisation
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organised
• Team player with good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing
• Follow infection control and health & safety procedures to work safely and efficiently
• Maintain a well organised, welcoming environment for residents

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

No experience required

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 35 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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role