Housekeeper, Healthcare

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long‑term career in one of our award‑winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

As a Housekeeper at Akari Care, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents’ rooms and all communal areas. You will coach and support the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring the correct staff resources are available and prioritising resident care. The goal is to provide a clean, healthy environment that respects and values the residents.

Commitment to policies and procedures is required to deliver the highest standards. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for elderly care, team leadership experience, and adaptability to varying needs, with a caring and respectful approach.

Akari Care is dedicated to providing an environment where residents feel valued and respected, focusing on personalised care for the elderly. Rooted in community spirit and committed to excellence, Akari Care offers career development opportunities, enabling staff to grow their skills and support vulnerable adults effectively. The company values a caring and compassionate approach from its employees. Akari Care supports an engaging community environment, promotes personal and professional growth, and ensures that everyone is respected and included.

With fully‑funded training and development, Akari Care is a place where staff can thrive.

• Experience of working within a similar environment
• Housekeeper/Team leader experience required
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Strong work ethic with solution‑based approach to problem solving
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full‑time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.