Housekeeping Assistant

Meallmore; Leven; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay & free on-site car on

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore, Leven Beach care home, seeks a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff. This part-time role is 16 hours per week, at £12.76 per hour.

You will ideally have housekeeping experience, basic infection control knowledge, and a willingness to train. The team emphasizes compassionate care and high standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic cleaning.
• Basic understanding of infection control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' care home facilities, public areas and rooms are maintained to the highest cleaning standards.
• Take care of residents’ laundry with attention and care ensuring items are washed, dried, ironed, and put away neatly.
• Replenish and maintain supplies in both resident rooms and common areas.
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to address needs and concerns.

Skills

Infection control

COSHH

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Competitive benefitssome of which are:

• Company sick pay & free on-site car parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)

As a Housekeeping Assistant with Meallmore, you will play a key role in creating a clean, tidy and welcoming home, making a meaningful difference to the comfort and wellbeing of our residents, visitors, and colleagues.

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, if you’re new to this type of role, full training will be provided.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our residents' care home facilities, public areas androomsaremaintainedto the highest cleaning standards
• Take care of residents’ laundry with attention and care ensuring items are washed, dried, ironed, and put away neatly
• Replenish andmaintainsupplies in both resident rooms andcommon areas
• Communicate effectively with residents andcolleaguesto address needs and concerns

What wearelookingfor

• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules, report any issues promptly, and demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Can work effectively independently and as part of a team in a professional and courteous manner
• Takes pride in your work with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
• Demonstrates a kind, caring, and considerate approach 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

Overlooking the promenade in the picturesque seaside town of Leven, Leven Beach is a purpose-built 52-bed care home offering stunning views across the Firth of Forth. As one of the most uniquely located care homes in Fife, we provide high-quality nursing, residential, and specialist dementia care, delivering personalised support in a warm and welcoming environment. Join our dedicated team and make every day special for our residents, bringing comfort, laughter, and joy while creating meaningful moments through kindness, compassion, and exceptional person-centred care.

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