Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Northern Ireland seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents. The role involves managing cleaning tasks and leading a domestic team, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Join a passionate team committed to high standards of care and enjoy benefits like paid annual leave, professional development, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development and training

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Pension plan

Attractive hourly rate

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Good standard of verbal and written English required.
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and laundry tasks throughout the Home.
• Manage the domestic team to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Identify and report any damage or issues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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Bohill Care Home is a purpose-built facility with 80 single en-suite bedrooms over two floors. It is situated just outside of Coleraine Town Centre in the middle of beautiful countryside and has its own well maintained garden areas for residents to enjoy. Bohill Care Home have three dedicated units including Dementia Nursing, Dementia Residential and Frail Elderly Nursing. Bohill has big extension plans, creating new exciting career opportunities!

The Role

At Healthcare Ireland, our Housekeeper role is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Responsible for the environment of the Home, the Housekeeper lead the domestic and laundry teams in contributing to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.

The Housekeeper works closely with the Home Manager, care teams and residents, building trusting relationships to create a comfortable environment where our residents feel safe and cared for. From ensuring that rooms are clean to tidying communal areas, every task contributes to the value that we add to the lives of our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

Oversee and perform a variety of tasks throughout the Home, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning surfaces in resident rooms, communal areas and offices; adhering to cleaning and laundry schedules as required.

Manage the domestic team to guarantee that all areas of the Home, including bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas and hallways, are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management.

Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.

Responsible for the storage of cleaning products, ensuring they meet COSHH regulations and all cleaning machinery and equipment are used properly and stored safely.

Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

4-weekly pay

Continuous professional development and training

Values-led culture

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Attractive hourly rate

Access NI fee paid for

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition awards

Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Desired Criteria

• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations
• Previous experience gained within a Health and Social Care setting
• Experience supervising staff

Required Criteria

• A good standard of both verbal and written English