Housekeeper - Ferndown, Dorset

Colten Care Limited; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Ferndown is seeking a Housekeeper – Laundry Assistant to maintain a clean and welcoming environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for elderly care and a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities include cleaning communal areas and residents' rooms, along with laundry duties. This position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Join us if you're dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our residents and enjoy working in a team.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions and training

Career progression opportunities

Annual pay review

Choice of meals on duty

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed with enthusiasm for housekeeping.
• Ability to maintain an exceptional living environment.
• Genuine passion for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cleaning duties in communal areas and residents' rooms.
• Handle various laundry duties.
• Contribute to the health and well-being of residents.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Salary:

From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

Location:

Ferndown, Dorset

Closing Date:

22/01/2026

Housekeeper – Laundry Assistant

From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

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, Amberwood House in Ferndown, 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.

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