Housekeeper in Dawlish

Housekeeper – Luxury Residential Care Home – AV2051B

Dawlish, South Devon (near Torquay & Exeter)
£12.75 per hour + Paid Breaks
18 Hours per Week | 3 x 6-Hour Shifts
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Are you an experienced and reliable Housekeeper looking for your next opportunity within a high-quality residential care setting?

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper to join a beautiful country house care home set within seven acres of landscaped gardens in Dawlish, South Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, family-run residential care home with an outstanding local reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Rated "GOOD" by CQC, the home provides a warm, welcoming environment where both residents and staff are valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Set within seven acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this elegant country house offers a peaceful and homely environment for up to 36 elderly residents requiring residential care.

The home combines character and comfort with high standards of care, creating a supportive setting where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence while receiving personalised care tailored to their individual needs.

Residents benefit from a welcoming atmosphere where dignity, respect and wellbeing remain at the heart of everyday life.

The home is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care that enables every resident to enjoy a fulfilling, comfortable and independent lifestyle wherever possible.

As an independent, family-run service, there is a genuine focus on building meaningful relationships with residents, relatives and staff, creating a true home-from-home environment built on kindness, compassion and respect.

As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

You will work as part of the wider team to ensure the home is maintained to a high standard, helping to create a pleasant and homely environment for residents to enjoy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning residents' bedrooms and communal areas to a high standard
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the home
• Cleaning bathrooms, corridors, lounges, dining areas and other shared spaces
• Changing bedding and maintaining residents' rooms as required
• Ensuring cleaning supplies and equipment are used safely and appropriately
• Following appropriate infection prevention and control procedures
• Reporting any maintenance issues or concerns to the appropriate member of staff
• Working respectfully around residents and taking care not to disturb their comfort and routine
• Supporting a warm, welcoming and homely environment
• Working closely with the care and wider housekeeping team
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation at all times

18 Hours per Week
3 x 6-Hour Shifts
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
£12.75 per hour + Paid Breaks

• Previous housekeeping, cleaning or domestic experience is desirable
• Experience within a care home, hotel or similar environment would be advantageous
• Reliable, hardworking and conscientious
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Caring, respectful and considerate towards elderly residents
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Organised and able to manage daily cleaning responsibilities effectively
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Positive attitude and professional approach
• £12.75 per hour + Paid Breaks
• 18 hours per week
• 3 x 6-hour shifts
• 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded, family-run residential care home
• Supportive management team with excellent staff retention
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Beautiful countryside working environment in South Devon
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents every day

If you're a reliable and hardworking Housekeeper looking to join a caring, supportive and well-established home where quality comes first, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply: Contact Myles on (phone number removed)
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