Bank Housekeeper

Hartford Care Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Wagestream access

DBS & PIN costs reimbursed

Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards

Digital GP service

Cycle to Work

Hartford Hero

Refer a Friend

Learning & development

Job summary

Hartford Court Care Home in Portsmouth is seeking a Bank Housekeeper. You will keep communal and resident areas clean and safe, maintain hygiene standards, and support a warm, caring atmosphere for residents.

You will work as part of a team, with a flexible shift pattern and opportunities for development. The role offers value-driven pay and benefits within a supportive care home environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature with a passion for high standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Strong organisation and planning, with attention to detail.
• Understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and safe while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Dusting resident rooms, bathrooms and care for houseplants.
• Complete cleaning logs and work as part of the team.
• Support a happy, caring atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

IT systems

Good organisation

Attention to detail

Health & safety knowledge

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Location: Hartford Court Care Home, Catherington Place, Portsmouth

Type of employment: Bank

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, caring for houseplants or completing the cleaning logs, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100’s of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities

Requirements

Essential

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.