Bank Housekeeper

Athenacarehomes; March; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean and welcoming environment at a state-of-the-art care home. This role involves ensuring high standards of cleanliness, adhering to health and safety regulations, and engaging with residents to enhance their daily lives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for caring for others. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and various perks, including holiday time and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents in a nurturing and friendly environment.

Benefits

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Competitive salary with enhancements on bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential.
• A passion for care and putting residents' needs first.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning duties meet high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Engage with residents in meaningful conversations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Caring Attitude

Job description

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

About Aria Court Care Home:
After a recent refurbishment, Aria Court is now a sparkling 92-bedroom care home with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Located in a quiet residential nook in March, Cambridgeshire, our home boasts a cinema, hair salon, and multiple dining rooms. Beautiful gardens provide a bounty of home-grown fruit and veg.

The kitchen team at Aria Court are award-winning and have even created their own cookbook full of their best recipes. As one of the leading residential care homes in March, Cambridgeshire, Aria Court offers nothing less than the best care for your loved one in a safe and comfortable environment.

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 Pattern:
[Bank] hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

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.
• 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.