Housekeeper

About the Role

Care South is hiring a Housekeeper for St Ives House, a purpose-built residential and dementia care home near Ringwood. The position is based at St Ives House, Ashley Heath, BH24 2EE, and offers an hourly rate of £12.85.

Working Pattern

This role is available on both full-time and part-time bases. Shift coverage includes alternate weekends, and the usual working window is between 7:30am and 5:30pm. Start and finish times are flexible and will be agreed with the Home Manager, taking both the needs of the home and the candidate’s availability into account.

Key Duties

• Keep the home clean, secure, and comfortable for residents at all times.
• Clean shared spaces as well as residents’ private rooms.
• Assist the laundry function when needed by washing, drying, and ironing residents’ clothing.
• Follow all cleaning procedures and safety rules, including COSHH requirements for chemicals and cleaning products.
• Help maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere by working well with the wider team.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a care home is not required, but an enthusiasm for housekeeping is important. The employer is looking for someone who wants to help create a clean and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors, and who is flexible with working hours and comfortable being part of a larger housekeeping team.

Rewards and Benefits

Care South describes itself as a not-for-profit charity with a strong focus on residents and staff. Benefits mentioned for this role include a Blue Light Card with online and retail discounts, paid induction and training, an employee referral bonus, a free DBS check, a contributory pension, life insurance, a staff association, a local staff reward programme, an onsite learning and development team, career progression opportunities, competitive pay, flexible working hours, and employee assistance and wellbeing support. The organisation also highlights its Care South Stars Awards for recognising staff each year.

Important Information

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Care South states that it is a top 20 rated care home group in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends. Its HEART values are presented as central to the way it delivers care.

How to Proceed

Interested candidates who feel kind, caring, and ready to contribute are encouraged to express interest. A recruitment contact number is provided for questions.