Kitchen Assistant & Housekeeper - Westview House
Totland Bay, Isle of Wight
0 hours - pick & choose your shifts
Join Our Bank Team – Kitchen Assistant & Housekeeper Roles
Flexible work that fits around you
We’re looking for kind, reliable people to join our bank team — supporting us as a Kitchen Assistant and/or Housekeeper when extra help is needed.
This is a flexible role, ideal if you want to pick up shifts around other commitments while still doing meaningful work every day.
You don’t need experience — just a great attitude, a willingness to help, and a kind approach to working with others.
Bank Kitchen Assistant
Helping with meals, keeping things clean
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help make sure every meal is prepared safely and served with care.
You’ll work closely with the Chef and care team. Some shifts you’ll help with food prep, others you’ll be cleaning or supporting at mealtimes.
What You’ll Be Doing
Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen clean
Helping prep simple meals like breakfast or vegetables
Supporting with serving meals to residents
Collecting meal choices
Completing basic food safety records
Covering shifts when needed
What We’re Looking For
Happy to get stuck into hands-on work
Able to follow simple instructions
Can work alone and as part of a team
Friendly and respectful with older people
Reliable and ready to work
Bank Housekeeper
Clean, calm and well cared for
As a Housekeeper, you’ll help keep our home clean, fresh and welcoming.
You’ll work with the housekeeping and laundry team to make sure every room feels comfortable and cared for. This role is about more than cleaning — it’s about helping residents feel at home.
What You’ll Be Doing
Cleaning bedrooms and shared areas
Supporting with laundry — washing, labelling and putting away
Keeping cupboards stocked and organised
Helping with deep cleaning and room checks
Working as part of a team to keep standards high
Covering shifts during holidays or busy times
What We’re Looking For
Takes pride in their work
Good at managing time and tasks
Team player with a positive attitude
Kind and respectful in residents’ spaces
Basic knowledge of cleaning products (helpful but not essential)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a family-run company — and we treat our team like family too.
Friendly, supportive team environment
Work that makes a real difference every day
Full training and ongoing support
Paid breaks and free uniform
Flexible shifts that work around you
What Makes Island Healthcare Different
For over 20 years, we’ve been part of life on the Island. We’ve built strong, trusted homes where people feel safe, respected and cared for.
Many of our team stay with us for years — because they feel valued and proud of the work they do.
Our homes are warm, welcoming places — and every role plays a part in that.
If you’re looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working here
About the Company
Island Healthcare is a family-run business that has been providing high-quality care to residents of the Isle of Wight since 2003. We currently operate six care homes and a domiciliary care service, serving 160 people. Island Healthcare is passionate about our residents and put them at the heart of everything we do. Our services are designed to meet people's needs and aspirations, including support for medication, personal care, social activity, and convalescence.
We believe in getting to know each resident on a personal level and keeping families connected. Island Healthcare's Hub initiative provides bespoke domiciliary care services and supports the health and well-being of local people. We also provide a daycare service from their homes, providing social activity as well as opportunities to visit the hairdresser, or chiropodist, or take a bath or shower.
The company believes that care should be more than just a necessity; it should be an experience that enriches lives and brings joy.
