Housekeeping Assistant

Caraway House Care Home; Chichester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Caraway House Care Home in Selsey, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, assist with laundry including washing, drying and ironing, and follow infection control and health and safety procedures.

This hands-on role emphasizes high standards, respect and daily wellbeing, with benefits like DBS paid, pension and uniform provided, plus generous

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliability are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, with emphasis on hygiene and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene and presentation.
• Support laundry tasks: washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing with clear labelling.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to a well-organised and comfortable environment that respects and supports residents.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Selsey, our luxurious care home offers exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for 70-residents.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 28.5 hours per week
• 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

About us

Caraway House 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.