Housekeeping/Cleaner

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, caring, and hardworking Housekeeper / Cleaner to join our team in a Nursing care home. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, ensuring that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are consistently maintained throughout the home.

The successful candidate will take pride in their work, have a positive attitude, and understand the importance of treating residents with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Required shift's are 8am to 3pm, with a half hour break, working on a 2 weeking rolling rota, to include every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain residents’ bedrooms, communal areas, lounges, dining rooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the care home.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Safely use cleaning products, equipment, and materials, following manufacturer instructions and COSHH guidelines.
• Replenish toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other essential items as required.
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, damage, or health and safety concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, and personal belongings at all times.
• Work cooperatively with care staff, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, and other members of the team.
• Follow all care home policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Attend training and participate in ongoing improvements to housekeeping standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in housekeeping, cleaning, or a similar role (care home experience is desirable but not essential).
• Has a good understanding of hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Is reliable, punctual, organised, and able to work independently.
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including standing, bending, and moving cleaning equipment.
• Can communicate politely and respectfully with residents, relatives, and colleagues.
• Is compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting a positive environment for older people and vulnerable adults.
• Is willing to learn and follow care home procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Has a right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a care home, hospital, hotel, or other healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH, infection prevention and control, and health and safety procedures.
• Experience with laundry and commercial cleaning equipment.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Full training and induction.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to residents’ daily lives.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person