Housekeeper

Role overview

Country Court is hiring a Housekeeper for Summer Lane Nursing Home in Weston-Super-Mare. This position sits within the Country Court family and supports the daily standards of cleanliness, comfort, and presentation across the home.

The home is a modern, welcoming care setting that offers family-led residential care, tailored dementia care, and specialist nursing support. The team, led by Manager Vimal, focuses on creating a warm atmosphere and memorable experiences for residents.

Working pattern

This is a 38-hour per week role. Shifts run from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and weekend working is required on a rota basis.

Important notice

Sponsorship applications are no longer being accepted for this opportunity.

About Country Court

Country Court is a family-run organisation that has expanded to more than 3,300 employees across over 45 care homes. The group is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating exceptional homes with features such as bistros, pubs, cinema rooms, and spas.

What the role involves

The Housekeeper plays an important part in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents. The position requires a strong focus on detail, high housekeeping standards, and a caring approach to everyday service.

• Ensure resident rooms are cleaned thoroughly and kept to a consistently high standard of hygiene.
• Wash, press, and fold residents’ clothing and bedding carefully and neatly.
• Check that no surface or area is overlooked during cleaning tasks.
• Support the overall presentation and comfort of the home.
• Contribute to a person-centred environment where residents feel valued.

What they are looking for

The ideal candidate will be proactive, motivated, and enthusiastic about helping create the best possible environment for residents. A caring manner and strong attention to detail are essential.

• Previous experience as a housekeeper or laundry assistant is preferred, though not mandatory.
• A very strong eye for detail.
• A friendly and caring attitude.
• Confidence in interacting positively with residents and their families.
• Awareness or understanding of the care sector.

Benefits and rewards

In addition to pension contributions and annual leave, the role includes:

• Yearly pay reviews.
• Structured induction training with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications, subject to terms and conditions.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme, subject to terms and conditions.
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
• An annual staff awards programme that recognises outstanding contributions across the homes.

Additional information

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK and successful candidates will be required to show proof of this.

Experience you may have

This opportunity may suit candidates with experience as a cleaner, domestic cleaner, laundry assistant, general assistant, maintenance cleaner, washing assistant, maid, cleaning facilitator, cleaning attendant, service cleaner, cleaning supervisor, or hospital cleaner.