Part-Time Housekeeper – Highfield Care Home
We are looking for a caring and reliable Part-Time Housekeeper to join our friendly team here at Highfield Care Home.
This role is for 21 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, including alternate weekends and some holiday cover.
Our home has 23 residents who enjoy a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Many of our residents are friendly and like to chat with staff as they go about their work, so a warm, approachable manner is just as important as good housekeeping skills.
Housekeeper Job Purpose
To help keep our home clean, safe, and comfortable for residents and staff, while meeting all housekeeping and sanitation standards.
Housekeeper Duties
* Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
* Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, sinks, and countertops
* Making beds and changing linens
* Vacuuming and cleaning carpets
* Sweeping, polishing, and mopping hard floors
* Using cleaning equipment (mops, vacuums, etc.) safely and effectively
* Cleaning mirrors and glass surfaces
* Emptying bins and disposing of waste
* Keeping residents' rooms tidy and welcoming
* Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting low stock
* Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements
Skills and Qualities We Value
* Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience preferred but not essential – full training will be given
* Willingness to learn new cleaning methods and use equipment safely
* Reliability, honesty, and integrity
* Organisational skills and attention to detail
* Energy and a positive attitude
* Ability to adapt to changing needs
* Good listening skills to ensure residents' comfort and wellbeing
Shifts
* Monday–Friday: 8am–3pm
* Saturday & Sunday: 8am–2pm
What We Offer
* A welcoming team environment in a small care home
* Residents who enjoy engaging with staff and appreciate the work you do
* Full mandatory training provided
* DBS check required (arranged by us)
If you'd like to join a home where residents and staff feel like family, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.70 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person