Housekeeping Assistant

Job summary

Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeping - Glencorse Care Home, Contract: Full-Time Salary:£12.21 Per HourShift Type: Days Contracted hours: 30

Glencorse Care Home, located in the heart of the new Greenlaw Mains community in Penicuik, is a purpose-built, luxury care home. It provides high quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for up to 54 residents in beautifully appointed en suite bedrooms.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Housekeeping Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. This role plays a vital part in supporting residents' well-being and ensuring high standards of hygiene throughout the home.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Pension and paid PVG
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract

What You Will Do
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across the care home, including resident bedrooms, communal areas, and facilities. You will carry out cleaning tasks in line with infection prevention and health and safety guidelines, manage waste disposal, and support laundry services when required. Your work will contribute directly to creating a comfortable and dignified living environment for residents.

What We’re Looking For

• A reliable team player with good attention to detail
• Understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Previous housekeeping or domestic experience is desirable but not essential
• A positive, proactive attitude and good communication skills
• A caring approach with respect for residents dignity and wellbeing

About Us
Glencorse Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating warm, supportive environments where residents receive outstanding care and staff feel valued and supported.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. If you share these values and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.