At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our care home sparkling clean and support our amazing residents daily.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Brooklands Care Home, where kindness thrives.
- Benefits: Earn £12.88 per hour, enjoy 28 days leave, and access great perks.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in residents' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; just bring your caring nature and enthusiasm.
The predicted salary is between 12.88 - 12.88 £ per hour.
Costessey Lane
Full time, 35 hours per week, Days, Weekday and weekend shifts
£12.88 per hour
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Days, Weekday and weekend shifts
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Home: Brooklands
Benefits of joining our team:
- £12.88 per hour
- 35 hours per week - Weekday and weekend shifts
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
- Pension
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- £50 gift card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated mental health champions
About the role:
As our Housekeeper you will ensure daily cleaning schedules are followed and with the rest of the housekeeping team, ensure every area of the home is spic and span and up to our standards. This includes corridors, toilets and of course our residents' rooms. You'll interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you'll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents' dignity at all times.
Here's some other important things you need to know:
- You'll need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Care Standards Act.
- Ensure that all equipment and materials are well maintained and safely stored in the appropriate places.
- You'll report any incidents or maintenance issues to the home manager.
The Ideal Candidate:
Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people's comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
About us and our home:
Caring for Our Mental Health - Together. At Brooklands Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That's why we've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment - developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need - because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better.
Housekeeper employer: Bridgehouseabingdon
At Bridgehouseabingdon, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values compassion and community. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth through comprehensive training, ensuring that every Kitchen Assistant feels confident and appreciated in their role. With benefits like paid breaks and enhanced holiday pay, along with a commitment to employee well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
