Housekeeping Assistant

Valerian Court Care Home; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry services. The role includes cleaning residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, plus washing, drying and ironing laundry, with items clearly labelled.

The position requires adherence to hygiene and infection control procedures. Successful candidates will work alternate weekends, with a positive, reliable approach and willingness to work as part of a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing, ensuring items are labelled.
• Follow infection control and health & safety procedures in all tasks.
• Contribute to a well-organised and comfortable environment where residents feel respected and supported.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hygiene & infection control

Experience welcomed

Job description

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70-residents.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Full & Part time hours available
• 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.

The successful candidates will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

Valarian 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.