Housekeeper

Salary From £24,413 to £24,796 (Grade B) Contractual hours 38 Basis Full Time Package Permanent Job category/type Adult Social Care Date posted 16/07/2026 Job reference REQ00001205 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. Two week rolling rota. Every other weekend to work Saturday and Sunday. 08:00- 15:30 Hours to work About You The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: • 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: • 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. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beverley Edwards on or email Equal Opportunities The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. How to apply Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV. 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. This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications AI in Applications We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.