Domestic (Housekeeper)

Hartford Care; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community organization in Hawkinge is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper. You will ensure a clean and safe environment for residents, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a caring atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate nature. This full-time role requires a flexible approach to hours and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Good understanding of health and safety and infection control.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times.
• Dust resident rooms and assist with laundry.
• Complete cleaning logs with care.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good organisation and planning skills

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time / 40 hours per week

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, assisting with laundry, 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?

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.