Housekeeping Assistant

Mearns-View-Care-Home; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Mearns View Care Home in Newton Mearns is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant for a role that supports cleaning and laundry duties to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. You will clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, and assist with laundry, ensuring items are labelled and handled with care.

The role emphasizes infection control while providing a supportive, respectful setting. PVG and pension are provided, with a 5.6 weeks annual leave for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 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 welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing.
• Ensure items are clearly labelled and handled with care.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Our purpose built, luxury 67-bed care facility is located in the charming town of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. We are proud to provide a range of services which includes Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite & Palliative Care.

Overview

Housekeeping Assistant contract. 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 attention to detail and high standards directly impact comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing. You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring spaces are kept to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. You will also support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing, ensuring items are clearly labelled and handled with care. You will work closely with the wider team, following infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures so tasks are carried out safely and efficiently.

Contract details

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to full time & part time hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

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

Mearns View 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.