Housekeeping Assistant

Job summary

Housekeeping Assistant Housekeeping - Glencorse Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£12.71 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:30

Glencorse Care Home is a purpose built care home located in Penicuik, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 54 residents. With a strong focus on teamwork and high standards of care, the home offers a supportive environment where staff can develop their skills and make a meaningful difference every day.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

•  £12.71 per hour
•  Contracted to 30 hours per week
•  Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while also supporting laundry services. This is a varied, hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will directly impact comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. Alongside this, you will support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly, ensuring all items are clearly labelled and handled with care.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. Your role will contribute to a well organised and comfortable environment where individuals feel respected and supported.

What We Are Looking For

•  A positive and reliable approach
•  Good attention to detail and organisation
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Good communication skills
•  Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
•  Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us
Glencorse Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.