Housekeeping Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team. In this role, you will ensure that the care home is clean, hygienic, and well-maintained while interacting with residents to provide support. The position requires experience in a similar setting and a commitment to customer care. Join a nurturing team dedicated to providing outstanding care and making a difference in the lives of residents. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Quality-linked bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Excellent training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health support

Retail discounts and savings

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the care home are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained.
• Handle laundry and linen care with attention to residents’ personal belongings.
• Interact with residents, offering assistance when needed.

Skills

Domestic experience

Customer care

Health and Safety knowledge

Empathy

Reliability

Multi-tasking

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking a Housekeeper to help us achieve our goals.

Joining us at Templeton Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents.

Our Housekeeping team ensures the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contributes to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro‑rata)
• Quality‑linked bonus scheme – a performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture – a collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks – access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on‑site parking
• Rewarding connections – Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services.
• Ensure all areas of the care home are clean, hygienic, and well‑maintained, including bedrooms, communal spaces, and bathrooms.
• Handle laundry and linen care with attention to residents’ personal belongings.
• Interact with residents, offering assistance when needed to help them feel at ease.
• Maintain housekeeping supplies, report any shortages to the manager.
• Work closely with caregivers and other staff to support the overall care plan and home operations.

About You

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting
• Flexible and reliable attitude
• Committed to customer care and first‑class service provision
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast‑paced environment

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you’re interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Templeton Place Care Home

Templeton Place is a luxurious care home in Southampton, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.

Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.