Housekeeper

Job summary

** Please note this is a 34hr contract** 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. We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and, through the adherence to all policies and procedures ensure that delivery to the highest standards, through your teams, makes a true difference to each of our residents which contributes to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper at Akari Care, you will embody a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents. Your role will include overseeing the domestic and laundry teams to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in resident and communal areas. You will also handle staff rostering to prioritize resident care and promote continuous improvement of care standards. Your commitment to delivering personalised service will support residents in a dignified, individualized manner, making a meaningful difference in their lives. The position calls for housekeeper/team leader experience, caring nature, flexibility, strong work ethic, and resilience to handle varying needs and pressures.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care for the elderly, offering an environment where residents are valued and respected. Their award-winning homes focus on delivering personalized care, ensuring residents' dignity, individuality, and fulfillment are maintained. Akari Care aims to create a welcoming community through a dedicated staff who share a passion for making a real difference. The commitment to high standards and continuous improvement is evident in their support for staff development through training and coaching. Akari Care values compassion, excellence, and community spirit, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth for staff members while fostering a respectful and inclusive community.

Details

• Date posted: 22 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.91 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1529137294
• Job locations: Akari Care, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

** Please note this is a 34hr contract**

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.

We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and, through the adherence to all policies and procedures ensure that delivery to the highest standards, through your teams, makes a true difference to each of our residents which contributes to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within 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

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• 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)
• Flexible working patterns
• 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.