Housekeeping Assistant

About the Role

This position is based in a care home set within its own grounds in Dunoon, Scotland, with views across the sea, woodland, and gardens. The home provides residential care for 32 residents.

What the Role Involves

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming setting for residents, while also assisting with laundry duties. The work is practical and varied, and the care you take in day-to-day tasks will help protect comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

Your duties will include cleaning residents’ bedrooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and presentation. You will also handle laundry tasks such as washing, drying, ironing, and returning clothing correctly, while making sure items are clearly labelled and treated carefully.

You will work alongside the wider team and follow infection control, health and safety, and housekeeping procedures to complete tasks safely and efficiently. The role contributes to a tidy, well-organised environment where residents feel respected and supported.

Contract Details

• Pay rate: £12.71 per hour.
• The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time contracted basis.
• Paid PVG, pension, and uniform are provided.
• Annual leave is 5.6 weeks for a full-time contract.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a dependable, positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and good organisational ability. You should be able to work on your own as well as cooperate effectively with colleagues, and communicate clearly with others.

A basic understanding of hygiene and infection control would be helpful. Previous housekeeping or similar experience is welcome, although it is not required.

About Us

Ardenlee Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned care provider with a strong and expanding presence across the United Kingdom. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality care and creating supportive workplaces where teams can grow and succeed.

The company’s core values are Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity. These values guide both the care delivered and the working culture within the home.