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Housekeeper
Join Our Caring Community at Castle Dene
Role: Housekeeper
Location
Castle Dene, Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB
Pay & Hours
- £12.85 per hour
- 30 hours per week
- Includes alternate weekend working
- Flexible shift pattern between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Castle Dene, our residential and dementia care home in Bournemouth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring our home remains clean, safe, and comfortable for our residents
- Cleaning communal areas and residents’ personal rooms
- Supporting the laundry team with washing, drying, and ironing of residents’ clothing
- Adherence to COSHH regulations and safe handling of cleaning products
- Working collaboratively to maintain a friendly, welcoming, and cooperative environment
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Who We’re Looking For
- Not essential to have previous experience in a care home setting—what matters is your willingness to enjoy housekeeping work
- A keen desire to create a fresh, warm, and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors
- Flexibility in working hours and a team spirit to contribute to the larger housekeeping team
If this resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Rewards & Benefits
Care South values all our staff, offering a rewarding and stimulating career while celebrating team excellence through the Care South Stars Awards.
As a not-for-profit charity, our focus remains on our residents and staff. Our benefits package includes:
- Blue Light Card (online/retail discounts)
- Paid induction and training
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Free DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Staff association and local reward programme
- Onsite learning & development support
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working options
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
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Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Cannot offer Visa Sponsorship
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re kind, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, apply today and become part of something meaningful!
Care South is among the top 20-rated care home groups in the UK (per carehome.co.uk reviews). Our HEART values drive our commitment to outstanding care.
For more information, visit care-south.co.uk/about-us.
Contact the recruitment team: 01202 712448 for inquiries.
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