Housekeeper (Care Home)

37.5 hours per week | 8:00am–4:00pm
Shifts across Monday–Sunday

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll spend part of your time working alongside the housekeeping team and part of your time coordinating, checking and supporting the smooth running of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out hands-on cleaning and housekeeping duties, including communal areas, corridors, lounges and residents’ rooms, always respecting residents’ privacy and dignity.

• Supporting, leading and motivating the Domestic and Laundry Team to maintain consistently high standards.

• Helping to organise and manage cleaning schedules in line with health and safety requirements.

• Carrying out regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.

• Completing relevant audits, including COSHH, Laundry and Infection Control audits.

• Ensuring cleaning practices meet infection control and COSHH requirements.

• Overseeing and supporting laundry operations to ensure residents’ clothing and household linen are handled appropriately.

• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning and housekeeping supplies when required.

• Ensuring cleaning equipment is used correctly, maintained and stored safely.

• Supporting the training and development of new and existing team members.

• Supporting general household duties that help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents.

• Working closely with colleagues across the home to make sure the environment consistently meets the high standards our residents deserve.

This role could be perfect for you if...

You’re someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

You’ll need to be organised and confident enough to take responsibility for day-to-day housekeeping tasks, while also being approachable and supportive when working with colleagues.

Most importantly, you’ll understand that the little things matter — a spotless room, fresh laundry, a welcoming lounge and a clean, comfortable environment can make a huge difference to someone’s day.

Why work for Westgate Healthcare?

We value our people and want you to feel supported, appreciated and rewarded for the important work you do.

As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:

• Stream – access your wages before payday and enjoy exclusive retail discounts.

• Blue Light Card eligibility.

• Additional discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for every successful referral.

• Employee recognition schemes, Long Service Awards and team social events.

• Ongoing training and development, including opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.

• Free induction, training and continuous professional development.

• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards, enjoy working with people and want a role where you can be hands-on while also taking on responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and help us make Westgate Healthcare feel like home.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within a reasonable timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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