At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant. Cleeve Court is a modern Community Resource Centre (CRC) based in Bath, Somerset which is registered to provide care and support for residents needing residential and dementia care. It is easily via Public Transport from Bath City Centre.
The postholder will:
- Assist other colleagues in promoting and maintaining a supportive living environment to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults including those with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
- Carry out domestic tasks which maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the care home, considering the wishes of services users.
This will include:
- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
- Making beds
- Operating cleaning equipment, e.g., vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners
- Undertake a laundry service for residents and a general laundry service for the care home, which will include sorting and washing laundry, ironing, operating laundry equipment, e.g., washers and dryers, irons
- Cleaning soft furnishings within the home
- Keep up-to-date written records
As part of a team, you will help to develop appropriate and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and carers, which value them as individuals, including establishing and maintaining effective communication.
Why work for Bath and North East Somerset Council?
- Salaried Hours
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Discount Card and Reward Scheme including Cycle to Work
- Comprehensive Employer Assistance Program
- Free DBS
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact
Interview date: Sunday 24th August 2025.
No agencies please.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage’
