Housekeeping Assistant

Meadowvale Care Home; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,534,918 - 32,095,187; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Meadowvale Care Home is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. The role includes cleaning rooms, bathrooms and communal areas and supporting laundry duties with careful item handling.

You will work under infection control and safety guidelines, contributing to comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing for residents and staff alike. PVG, pension and uniform are provided.

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 of hygiene.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing.
• Label and handle clothing with care, ensuring items are tracked clearly.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Hygiene basics

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

£12.71 per hour. Contracted to 30 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