Domestic

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Domestic Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant for Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham. The role is hybrid with bank shifts, offering a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to residents’ wellbeing through a clean, safe home.

The position pays £12.71 per hour and focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards while supporting kitchen and domestic tasks as needed. A rewarding role within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and COSHH.
• Professional interaction with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Clean all care home areas to high standards according to schedules.
• Respect privacy, dignity and confidentiality of residents.
• Follow Health & Safety, COSHH and fire safety policies.
• Ensure equipment is safe and report faults promptly.
• Check supplies and inform management of shortages.
• Spot clean spills and maintain a tidy environment.
• Be an active team member, attend trainings and meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Health & Safety

Team player

Job description

• Location Billingham,Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 1JS,United Kingdom

Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Domestic Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant Hybrid role

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and providing an outstanding service?

Loca tion: Green Lodge Care Home- The Green, Billingham , Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

Domestic Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant - Hybrid Role

Shift Type - Bank Shifts

Rates of Pay: £12.71 per hour

Introduction to the role

When entering any one of our homes, everyone will notice our high standards of cleanliness. A clean, well maintained, and tidy environment has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of everyone in the home which is why this position plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of our homes.

You will engage with all the individuals living in the home, their families and be an advocate for the company, that’s why we are looking for team members who want to make a difference, are caring and will enjoy working in a busy care home environment.

Following stringent guidelines and ensuring chemicals are stored safely, you will be responsible for your own equipment and storeroom. This is a physically demanding job that will require you to deal with all aspects of cleanliness in the home.

What You'll Be Doing

• To ensure that all areas of the Care Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the individuals and home’s needs.
• To always respect and maintain confidentiality of personal information, including people’s right to privacy, dignity, and choice.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To make sure that all equipment used is in full, safe working order and immediately report any faults to the Home Management team.
• To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages.
• To always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur.
• To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meetings, attend training sessions, and ensure that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

Green Lodge is in the heart of the community of Billingham, Teeside, and well linked with its surrounding towns, within three miles of both Stockton and Middlesbrough town centres.

Orchard Healthcare Group has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.