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HousekeeperNHS

Gateshead, NE8 3SA Permanent £12.96
Posted 27 October 2026 Closing date 26 December 2026
We last saw this on 5 Nov · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 46 days · 26 Dec 2026
Heworth Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.5 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (1.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

38.5 Hours per week - over 5 days including alternate weekends - Housekeeper/Team leader experience required. 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

Main duties of the job

The role requires a Housekeeper who can maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in residents' rooms and communal areas. You will be responsible for training and leading domestic and laundry teams, ensuring high standards through accurate staff rostering. You will assess residents' domestic needs and ensure delivery to the highest standards. The job demands flexibility, the ability to adapt to changes, a caring nature, and respecting others. A strong work ethic with a solution-based approach to problem-solving is essential. As a Housekeeper, you must work well under pressure and maintain a warm and engaging persona.

Job description

** 38.5 Hours per week - over 5 days including alternate weekends -Housekeeper/Team leader experience required.**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.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly. We create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and their individual care needs are met. Our homes are award-winning, and we aim to offer personalised care to all residents. We support the development of our staff through training and coaching, to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. We pride ourselves on a community spirit where everyone is respected and included. Our focus is on making a positive difference in the lives of older people, ensuring they live with dignity and individualism.

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