Homehelper/ Housekeeper

Hamberley Care Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness and comfort for residents. You'll provide essential housekeeping services, maintain hygiene standards, and assist residents to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate has domestic experience, a reliable attitude, and a commitment to exceptional service. Join a compassionate team that values the well-being of its residents.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Opportunities for professional development

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus up to £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting.
• Flexible and reliable attitude.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of clean laundry and housekeeping services.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas including bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Handle laundry and linen care with attention to residents' belongings.
• Interact with residents to assist them and improve their comfort.
• Maintain housekeeping supplies and report shortages.
• Collaborate with caregivers to support home operations.

Skills

Domestic experience in a care home

Flexible attitude

Customer care commitment

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking a Housekeeper to help us achieve our goals. Joining us at Brookwater House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. Our Housekeeping team ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home.

What you'll be doing

• To ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home.
• Ensuring all areas of the care home are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained, including bedrooms, communal spaces, and bathrooms.
• Handling laundry and linen care with attention to residents' personal belongings.
• Interacting with residents, offering assistance when needed to help them feel at ease.
• Maintaining housekeeping supplies, reporting any shortages to the manager.
• Working closely with caregivers and other staff to support the overall care plan and home operations.

About You / Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting
• Flexible and reliable attitude
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services