Domestic Assistant

Active Care Group Recruitment; Rushden; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in healthcare services in Rushden is seeking a Housekeeper to join their team. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards while offering support to residents. Ideal candidates have experience in housekeeping, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently. This position offers benefits such as 25 days of leave, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper from either a Healthcare or Domestic cleaning background.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of upkeep is achieved and maintained.
• General cleaning of premises including floors, sinks, toilets, etc.
• Carry out periodic cleaning such as corridor walls and windows.

Skills

Interest in caring environment

Experience as a Housekeeper

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for a housekeeper to join our friendly team at our Kingly Terrace service in Rushden. Our wonderful team understand that a holistic approach is necessary to ensure that those in our care are safe, happy, and healthy. We promote and fulfil the company values of being caring, honest, pro‑active, and empowering for those we support.

Kingly Terrace is a detached property providing support for eight adults with acquired brain injuries or neurological conditions. The house includes 12 large single bedrooms, a communal lounge and dining area, kitchen and separate laundry room. There is an additional Spa bathroom with a modified bath and ceiling track hoist. The ground floor is large enough to accommodate wheelchair users and there is a lift to access upper floors. Located within a thriving local community, people are supported to access the wider opportunities both in and around their home.

What you’ll be working:

• Full time
• 37.5 hours
• £27,891

What you’ll be doing:

• Work as part of the on site domestic team ensuring a high standard of upkeep is achieved and maintained
• General cleaning of premises including floors, sinks, toilets, wash hand basins, baths, work showers, surfaces, cupboards etc. using designated equipment and re‑stocking materials as required
• Carry out periodic cleaning, such as corridor walls, windows and carpets using the appropriate machines/tools
• Correct usage, storage and care of cleaning equipment, adhering to COSHH procedures
• Ensure a smart appearance wearing the company uniform provided
• Provide high levels of Customer Care at all time
• Complete all statutory and mandatory training, whether it be delivered face‑to‑face or via e‑learning, deemed relevant to their role

What you’ll have:

• A genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Previous experience as a Housekeeper from either a Healthcare or Domestic cleaning background
• Experience working unsupervised and on your own initiative
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group