Housekeeper - Blandford Forum, Dorset

Colten Care Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent care home group is seeking reliable housekeeping professionals for their home in Blandford Forum. Your role will involve daily cleaning duties and laundry tasks, helping enhance the living environment for residents. With a focus on exceptional care, you'll also have the chance to develop your career in this award-winning family-run organization. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Career progression opportunities

Annual pay review

Overtime opportunities

Meals and drinks on duty

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed with a passion for maintaining exceptional environments.
• Experience in housekeeping roles, particularly in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning across communal areas and residents’ rooms.
• Handle various laundry duties to ensure residents' comfort.
• Contribute positively to the well-being of residents.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm

Can-do attitude

Job description

Introduction

We’re looking for reliable and committed housekeeping professionals to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our home, Whitecliffe House in Blandford Forum, Dorset.

You’ll play an essential role in making our homes feel like home, with daily cleaning duties across all communal areas and residents’ rooms, and various laundry duties. You’ll help deliver a first-class service, taking pride in your contribution to the health and well-being of our residents, who are at the heart of all we do.

If applying your housekeeping skills to the care environment is for you, and you want to be part of something truly special where there is an opportunity to develop your career, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss them in more detail.

About you

You’re a team player with an enthusiasm for what you do and a can‑do attitude. You’ll have a genuine passion for maintaining an exceptional living environment for residents, with an eye for detail and a sense of fun.

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Salary: From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

Working Hours: 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset

Site: Whitecliffe House

Closing Date: 05/02/2026

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Annual pay review
• Additional hours/overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty