Housekeeper

Housekeeper - Selwood House Care Home

Location: Selwood House Care Home, Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester

Hours: 30 hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 7:00 am to 03:00 pm)

About the role

Selwood House Care Home is a luxury care home located near Dorchester, accommodating up to 84 residents and specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short term respite care.

As a Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant you will maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. Responsibilities include washing, pressing and folding residents' personal clothing and bedding, ensuring rooms are impeccably clean, and following thorough cleaning procedures so that no surface is left unchecked. You will be a key member of the household, supporting the residents' everyday needs.

About you

You are proactive, passionate, and ambitious, and you want to support the creation of a person centred environment for our residents. You will be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.

• Experience as a housekeeper or laundry assistant is preferred but not essential
• Friendly & caring attitude
• Able to engage well with residents and their families
• Knowledge or understanding of the care sector

In return

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• Bespoke induction training programme and ongoing development with nationally recognised qualifications
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual staff awards programme celebrating outstanding contributions across all our homes
• Competitive annual leave and pension scheme

Subject to Terms and Conditions

Additional information

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and must be able to provide evidence if successful.