Housekeeping Assistant

La Fontana Care Home; Martock; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

La Fontana Care Home is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant on a part-time basis to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. The role also involves supporting laundry duties and ensuring items are clearly labelled and cared for.

You will follow infection control and health & safety procedures, contributing to a well-organised, comfortable environment where residents feel respected and supported. Alternate weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliability are required.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing with clear labelling.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures to ensure safe, efficient tasks.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the role.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 18 hours per week
• Paid DBS, 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.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

La Fontana 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.