Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alexander House Care Home in Exeter is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services for 67 residents. This is a hands-on role with attention to detail and teamwork in a busy care setting.

You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene, assist with laundry tasks including washing, drying and ironing, and follow infection control and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Cleaning of residents' rooms and communal areas to a high hygiene standard.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and health & safety procedures.
• Willingness to support laundry duties and labeling of clothing.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing.
• Follow infection control and health & safety procedures in daily tasks.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role OverviewAs 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 candidate 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
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About UsAlexander 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.