Housekeeping Assistant

Meallmore Ltd.; Greenock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland seeks a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards at their Greenock location. This role involves cleaning public areas, bedrooms, and managing laundry tasks, making it essential for a welcoming environment for residents. Ideal candidates should have a keen attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A competitive salary of £12.27 per hour is offered, alongside additional benefits for this one-year maternity contract.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic cleaning is preferred.
• Basic understanding of infection control and compliance standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in public areas and bedrooms.
• Replenish and maintain supplies in resident rooms.
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant

A little bit about us

Located in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is where personalised care and a warm atmosphere combine to create a comforting environment for residents. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a compassionate team focused on making residents feel valued, supported, and cared for every day.

For you, as a Housekeeping Assistant the role involves being responsible for maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness in public areas and bedrooms within the home, you will also be responsible for the wash, dry, iron and put away of laundry. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you’ll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the colleagues working to support them.

Salary: £12.27per hour

Hours: 16.5 - 22.5 hours per week (1 year maternity contract)

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our residents' care home facilities, public areas and rooms are maintained to the highest cleaning standards.
• You will ideally bring experience from a housekeeping or domestic cleaning role, along with a basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards, however full training will be provided if this role is new to you.
• Replenish and maintain supplies in both resident rooms and common areas.
• Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues to address needs and concerns.

What we are looking for

• The ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules, report issues, and work well with others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Pride in your work, attention to detail, time management, and respectful communication.
• The ability to work well as part of a team or on your own, demonstrating a kind and caring nature to all within the care home.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).