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Housekeeper – Full Time

Location: Lochleven Care Home, Dundee, DD5 3UP
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Full-time position

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, caring and hardworking Housekeeper to join our dedicated team at Lochleven Care Home in Dundee.

As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for the people we support.

The role is about more than simply cleaning. You will help create an environment where residents feel valued, respected and at home, while supporting them to have choice and involvement in personalising their own bedrooms and living spaces.

You will work closely with the wider team to maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention throughout the care home.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the care home, including residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Carry out daily and deep-cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules and guidance.
• Support residents to have choice and involvement in personalising their bedrooms and living spaces where appropriate.
• Treat every person with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect.
• Respect residents' individual choices, values, cultures, beliefs and identities.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, colleagues and relatives while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Follow the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual and all relevant company procedures.
• Complete housekeeping records accurately and in line with required guidance.
• Follow daily and deep-cleaning schedules and ensure all required tasks are completed to the appropriate standard.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including gloves and aprons, in accordance with company guidance.
• Follow colour-coded cleaning procedures to support effective infection prevention and control.
• Ensure cleaning products and equipment are used safely and appropriately.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment, hazards, repairs or breakages to the appropriate person.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance issues where required.
• Support the wider domestic and laundry team as required.
• Liaise with the Environmental Officer regarding good practice and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to maintaining consistently high standards throughout the care home.
• Complete relevant domestic and laundry audits where required.
• Support infection-control audits and follow up on any actions identified.
• Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Follow all Enhance policies, procedures and relevant Health and Social Care Standards.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, dependable and takes pride in their work.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful towards residents.
• Organised and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Able to follow cleaning procedures, schedules and infection-control guidance.
• Comfortable working within a care home environment.
• A good communicator who works positively with residents, colleagues and relatives.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider team when required.
• Professional and respectful of residents' privacy, dignity and personal space.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Positive in their approach and willing to learn and develop.

Previous housekeeping, domestic or cleaning experience is desirable, particularly within a care, healthcare, hotel or similar environment. However, we are also interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and commitment to maintaining high standards.

Infection Prevention & Control

Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment is an essential part of the role.

You will be expected to:

• Follow all Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
• Follow daily and deep-cleaning schedules.
• Use PPE appropriately.
• Follow colour-coded cleaning procedures.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Report any concerns, hazards or issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards across residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.

Safeguarding & Confidentiality

Everyone working at Lochleven Care Home has a responsibility to protect the privacy, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support.

You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, follow GDPR requirements and report any concerns relating to abuse, neglect or harm immediately in accordance with company safeguarding procedures.

Health & Safety

You will help maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and colleagues by:

• Reporting hazards and potential risks.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Using cleaning equipment and products correctly.
• Following company policies and procedures.
• Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.
• Maintaining clear and clutter-free areas wherever possible.

Learning & Development

We are committed to supporting our staff to develop their knowledge and skills.

You will be expected to:

• Complete statutory and mandatory training through EVOLVE.
• Attend relevant training identified by the Home Manager.
• Participate in supervision and annual appraisal.
• Take responsibility for your own learning and development.
• Keep up to date with relevant cleaning, infection-control and health and safety procedures.

Why Join Lochleven Care Home?

• £12.71 per hour
• 38.5 hours per week
• Full-time employment
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's daily lives.
• Supportive management and an experienced team.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a care environment.
• A role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Apply Today

If you're reliable, caring and take pride in maintaining high standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the team at Lochleven Care Home and help us provide a clean, safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where the people we support can feel at home.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 38.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person