Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression and opportunities

Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Dingle Meadow Care Home in Oldbury is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services. This hands-on role focuses on high standards of hygiene, dignity and resident comfort.

You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, assist with laundry, follow infection control procedures, and work with the team to keep the home well presented and comfortable for residents.

Qualifications

• 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 and presentation
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures
• Contribute to a well organised and comfortable environment where residents feel respected and supported

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Independence

Reliability

Job description

About Dingle Meadow Care Home

Dingle Meadow Care Home is a 43 bed purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Oldbury, in the heart of the Black Country. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where Residents are supported to live comfortably and independently, with care tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

About Dingle Meadow Care Home

Dingle Meadow Care Home is a 43 bed purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Oldbury, in the heart of the Black Country. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where Residents are supported to live comfortably and independently, with care tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.95 to £13.45 per hour
• Bank
• 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.

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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Dingle Meadow is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.