Housekeeping Assistant

Meadowvale Care Home; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,600 - 26,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Meadowvale Care Home is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and shared areas, ensuring high hygiene standards.

The role also includes laundry duties and following infection control procedures. The position emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Work with the wider team to maintain a well organised and comfortable environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Hygiene awareness

Experience welcomed

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Contract£12.71 per hour Contracted to full time hours per week Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided5.6 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