Housekeeping Assistant

Birdston Care Home; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Birdston Care Home in Kirkintilloch, just 15 minutes from Glasgow, is recruiting a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and support laundry services. The role is contracted to 21 hours per week with pay at £12.71 per hour, plus benefits and a focus on resident comfort and dignity.

You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high hygiene standard, assist with laundry duties, and follow infection control and safety procedures

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and high hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous housekeeping experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying and ironing.
• Follow infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure spaces are well presented and comfortable for residents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisation

Independent working

Infection control basics

Job description

Birdston Care Home, located in Kirkintilloch, just 15 minutes from Glasgow, is a modern, fully refurbished care home with over 20 years of experience. We deliver high-quality, person-centred care for frail-elderly residents, including specialist dementia and respite care. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and holding an outstanding 9.9 score on carehome.co.uk, we’re proud of our reputation for excellence. Join our friendly, supportive team in a rewarding role, working in a safe, spacious environment with beautiful gardens and stunning views of the Campsie Fells.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 21 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
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us

Birdston 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.