Housekeeping
The housekeeping team in a care home will include domestic staff and a housekeeper. They keep everything clean and comfortable for the residents.
Catering, maintenance, gardening and housekeeping staff are key to making care settings feel like a home-from-home.
Ancillary jobs in adult social care services play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of services.
This could be working as a housekeeper in a care home. You’d be making sure that resident rooms were clean and tidy, so that they felt comfortable and welcoming. Or you could work in maintenance, doing small property repairs and keeping the buildings in good order.
Garden teams make sure any outdoor spaces safe and well-kept, bringing joy to the residents with plants and green spaces. Chefs and catering teams focus on providing healthy, tasty, home-cooked food.
Would it suit me?
These roles would suit you if you are skilled, reliable and care about your work.
They are good for people who are interested in:
- maintaining a clean and hygienic environment
- providing quality meals
- gardening and green spaces
- looking after the safety and security of buildings and facilities
You wouldn’t have direct caring responsibilities, but your work would support the delivery of high quality care.
The benefits
Care is a growing industry, so there are lots of opportunities available. You could find work in a convenient location close to you and contribute to your community. You would be part of a committed team who care about the people they work with. Also, there could be the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop your career. All this plus the pay is reasonable and there are opportunities for flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
The big benefit is that your work would be helping people. You would be making their environment safe and welcoming, or making sure they eat well. Both of these things are essential to good quality of life.
Find out more
Watch our videos featuring real people working in care in Surrey to learn more.
