Housekeeping Assistant

Care Concern Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (FT)

Job summary

Bowood Court Care Home is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services. You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard and handle laundry duties with attention to labeling and care.

The role requires adherence to infection control and safety procedures to support residents' comfort and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work alternate weekends and join a team that values reliability, organisation

Qualifications

• Cleanliness and infection control awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry duties: washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing with clear labels.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

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.

• 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
  Bowood Court & Mews Care Home is a modern residential, dementia and respite care home in Redditch, Worcestershire. With beautifully designed living spaces, sensory gardens and a vibrant programme of activities, our dedicated team creates a welcoming environment where residents are supported to enjoy every day., Bowood Court 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.
• £12.85 per hour
• Contracted to 20 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)