Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Health Care; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tandridge is seeking a Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. This is a flexible role with bank shifts offering £12.52 per hour plus annual leave allowance. Suitable candidates should have a positive attitude and relevant experience in housekeeping and kitchen assistance.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work.
• Experience in kitchen or catering assistance.
• Knowledge of COSHH is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness.
• Assist in the efficient preparation, service, and distribution of meals.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Kitchen assistance

Knowledge of COSHH

Friendly attitude

Job description

We are looking for a confident Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant with a passion for making a difference.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You'll be working bank shifts both as a Housekeeper and Kitchen Assistant (dependent on which area needs support) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

Your role at Tupwood Nursing Home:

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
• As part of the Catering Team, the Kitchen Assistants (KA) will assist in the efficient preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors providing a quality service of meals, snacks and beverages, using agreed recognised catering, hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures, under the supervision of the Duty / Head Chef depending on the duties allocated.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Experienced in kitchen or catering assistance
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.52 an hourPlus 12.1% Annual Leave Allowance