Housekeeper

5 days ago

Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

**Salary**

From £24,413 to £24,796 per annum, pro rata (Grade B)

**Contractual hours**

35

**Basis**

Part Time

**Package**

Permanent

**Job category/type**

Adult Social Care

**Date posted**

15/10/2025

**Job reference**

REQ00000847

Are you an experienced Housekeeper looking for a rewarding role within the public sector?

West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Housekeeper to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Head Housekeeper, at Birchwood Care Home. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our care home, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.

**About the Role**

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of Birchwood Care Home. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Performing daily housekeeping duties such as cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming
- Ensuring all areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Managing laundry services, including washing, ironing, and folding
- Assisting with the organisation and storage of residents' personal belongings
- Reporting any maintenance or repair issues to the appropriate personnel
- Working closely with the Head Housekeeper, you will contribute to the effective management of housekeeping services, ensuring that the needs of residents are met with care and attention.

**About You**
- Proven experience in a housekeeping role, preferably within a care or hospitality environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to cleaning
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with residents and colleagues
- If you have a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and take pride in providing excellent service, this role is perfect for you.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

**Equal Opportunities**

**How to apply**

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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