Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Ardenlee Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant in Dunoon to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry services for residents.

You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards, assist with laundry tasks, follow infection control procedures and work closely with the care team to support daily wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications

• 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 welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry duties, including washing, drying and ironing.
• Label and handle clothing with care.
• Follow infection control, health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independence

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Our care home sits in its own grounds with scenic views over the sea, woodland, and gardens, specialising in residential care for 32-residents.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 15 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
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About Us

Ardenlee 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.