At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our care home clean and welcoming while supporting laundry services.
- Company: Gowrie House Care Home, part of a family-owned care provider.
- Benefits: £12.71 per hour, 30 hours a week, paid PVG, pension, and uniform provided.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth in a caring environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives by ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
Our care home, located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, a coastal town on the Forth Estuary in East Central Scotland, offers comprehensive Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care, providing a supportive and caring environment for 60-residents.
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
Gowrie House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division 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 creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and 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.
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Housekeeping Assistant in Kirkcaldy employer: Belsize Healthcare
At Earlsferry House Care Home, located in the picturesque coastal town of Kirkcaldy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values trust, respect, passion, kindness, and inclusivity. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including paid PVG, pension, and generous annual leave, ensures a rewarding experience for our team members. Join us in creating a welcoming environment where both residents and staff can thrive together.
