We are NOT able to provide sponsorship for this role.
Key details
About the role
What you’ll do:
Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
Ensure residents’ rooms, communal areas, and facilities are hygienic and welcoming
Support our team in creating a safe, pleasant environment for everyone
What we offer:
A friendly, supportive team
A workplace that feels like home
Opportunities for training and personal development
A valued role where your work makes a real difference
No previous care home experience? No problem! We value a strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude above all.
What we offer our staff
A typical day
A typical day in our care home involves keeping both residents’ rooms and communal areas clean, safe, and welcoming. Your tasks may include:
Cleaning bedrooms and communal areas to maintain a hygienic and comfortable environment
Vacuuming, dusting, and polishing surfaces regularly
Carpet shampooing where and when required
Stock checking cleaning supplies and notifying management when items are running low
Reporting health and safety concerns promptly to senior staff
Completing documentation to ensure cleaning tasks and safety checks are properly recorded
You’ll play a vital role in creating a home where residents feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every day.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities – Cleaner
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the care home, including residents’ rooms, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and offices.
Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies in line with safety regulations.
Follow infection control procedures to support a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns to the supervisor promptly.
Support the team by assisting with laundry or other domestic duties as needed.
Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while performing cleaning tasks.
Contribute to a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
About Penlee residential Care Home
We are a small care home with 23 residents, offering a warm, homely environment and high standards of quality care. Our close-knit team is passionate about delivering person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Care sits at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the strong relationships we build with our residents, families, and each other.
WE REQUIRE YOU TO BE
Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standard
Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
Previous of 6 months care home experience is essential and a care certificate