Housekeeper, Nursing

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a welcoming environment: ensuring all areas of the home, including communal spaces, residents’ rooms, and facilities, are immaculately clean and beautifully presented.
• Maintaining hygiene standards: adhering to strict cleaning schedules to uphold effective infection control and meet regulatory standards.
• Supporting laundry services: assisting with laundering and returning residents’ clothing and linens to a high standard of care, preserving their personal preferences and dignity.
• Flexibility across departments: working collaboratively within the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring seamless service delivery across the home.

• Detail-oriented: committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and ensuring a comfortable, safe environment for residents.
• Team-oriented: strong team players with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Excellent communicator: able to communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and their families.
• Experience in cleaning or laundry services, whether in a professional or domestic setting, is essential.
• Flexible and adaptable: willing to work across various departments and adjust to the dynamic needs of the home.

We are currently recruiting a reliable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment during daytime hours.

Dalton Court Care Home, nestled in the heart of Cockermouth with breathtaking views of the Lake District fells, is a 60-bed home offering exceptional Nursing, Dementia, Palliative, and Respite care. We're proud to provide a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff.

• Free uniform.
• Free meals.
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos.
• Refer-a-Friend – and get a £250 bonus.
• Wagestream – access some of your earned money early and get money management tips.
• Employee Assistance Programme – helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement.
• In-house training – on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you.
• Career opportunities – the chance to “make your mark” and play a key role.
• Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours.
• Free meals are given if working over an 8-hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.
• Discounts accessed using our “Reward Me” app.
• Flexible pay is available via “STREAM”.
• Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.