Housekeeping Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Job summary

Ivybank in Polmont near Falkirk is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain the highest cleaning standards in public areas and bedrooms. The role also covers laundry duties, helping ensure a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

We offer competitive benefits and overtime rates; full training is provided for those new to the role. The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week with flexible shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic cleaning within care settings.
• Basic infection control knowledge and COSHH awareness; training provided.
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules, work with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest cleaning standards in residents' areas and bedrooms.
• Wash, dry, iron and put away laundry to support day-to-day operations.
• Replenish supplies in resident rooms and common areas as needed.
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to address needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Infection control

COSHH awareness

Cleaning basics

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Salary: £12.76 per hour + competitive benefits + overtime rates

For you, as a Housekeeping Assistant the role involves being responsible for maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness in public areas and bedrooms within the home, you will also be responsible for the wash, dry, iron and put away of laundry. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you’ll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the colleagues working to support them.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our residents' care home facilities, public areas and rooms are maintained to the highest cleaning standards.
• You will ideally bring experience from a housekeeping or domestic cleaning role, along with a basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards, however full training will be provided if this role is new to you.
• Replenish and maintain supplies in both resident rooms and common areas.
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to address needs and concerns.

What we are looking for

• The ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules, report issues, and work well with others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Pride in your work, attention to detail, time management, and respectful communication.
• The ability to work well as part of a team or on your own, demonstrating a kind and caring nature to all within the care home.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

A little bit about us

Set in the charming village of Polmont, near Falkirk, Ivybank is a 42-bed care home conveniently located within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow, providing high-qualitynursing, residential and specialist dementia care for older people. Together, we make a meaningful difference every day, delivering outstanding care in a place that residents are proud to call home. Join our dedicated team and make a difference through genuine kindness, heartfelt compassion, and personalised care.