Bank Housekeeper

Athenacarehomes; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a renowned care home in Cambridge as a Housekeeper. In this fulfilling role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Your responsibilities will include maintaining high cleaning standards, adhering to health and safety protocols, and engaging residents in meaningful conversations that respect their dignity. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with comprehensive training and a commitment to outstanding care. If you have a passion for helping others and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Enhancements on bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning duties meet the highest standards of hygiene.
• Engage with residents in conversation and meaningful activities.

Skills

Cleaning Standards

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in a similar position

Job description

As a Housekeeper at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service within the home.

About Alex Wood House Care Home:
Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.

We’re based in a quiet nook in Arbury on the north eastern side of Cambridge, three miles from the city centre. Our home offers 24-hour residential care and 36 en-suite bedrooms.

About the role:
Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning are delivered in the home to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Salary:
£11.44 per hour.

Shift Patterns:
Various hours per week Monday to Sunday.

Home Location:
Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS – 3 miles from the city centre.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene are maintained.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.