House Keeper/Domestic Assistant

Abbey Healthcare; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work authorisation United Kingdom

Job summary

Abbey Healthcare in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the home and support residents with a hygienic environment. The role requires attention to infection control, adherence to safety policies, and completing cleaning schedules.

You will work full-time, wear a professional approach, and participate in mandatory training while assisting with kitchen or laundry tasks when needed. A team-focused, respectful attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Care Home environment preferred.
• Ideally has undertaken Level 2 Cleaning Operative Training.
• Has good communication skills, including verbal and written skill.
• Be aware of, understand and work within agreed policies on safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Participating in setting and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home while taking care of fixtures and fittings.
• Ensuring alert signs are in place when necessary, e.g., wet floors.
• Using resources economically and effectively; selecting correct cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Report accidents, untoward incidents, hazards and unsafe equipment.
• Follow policies on Fire precautions, Environmental Health, Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed.
• Undertake other duties such as kitchen/laundry when needed.
• Attend mandatory and in-house training and meetings; promote the home at all times.

Skills

Communication

Cleaning operations

Infection control

Education

Level 2 Cleaning Operative Training

Job description

We are not offering Sponsorship

Accountable To

Housekeeper/Senior on Duty/Deputy and Home Manager

Job Purpose: To ensure a clean and hygienic environment in all areas of the Home. In so

doing recognize the residents’ rights to privacy and dignity. Understand and

abide by infection control policy.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities

&

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role within a Care Home environment preferred.

Ideally has undertaken Level 2 of Cleaning Operative Training

Has good communication skills, including verbal and written skill

Has due consideration to the safety of others Principal Responsibilities:

Participating in setting and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home while taking care of fixtures and fittings

Ensuring ALERT SIGNS are in place, when necessary, e.g., wet floors

Using resources economically and effectively

Beware of correct cleaning solutions and equipment for correct job e.g., carpet shampoo for the correct carpet shampooed and the correct dose of solutions

Be aware of the responsibility to report any accidents, untoward incidents, hazards, and unsafe equipment

Be aware of, understand and work within agreed policies where they relate to:

a. Fire precautions and procedures

b. Environmental Health rules and regulations

c. Health and Safety at work

d. Care of equipment

e. Care of resident’s belongings

f. COSHH regulations

g. Infection control

Ensure cleaning schedules are completed

To undertake any other duties e.g., kitchen/laundry at times of need

Abide by and understand policies and procedures

Attend mandatory and in house training as required and complete mandatory e-learning

Help promote the home at all times

Attend meetings as required

Health and Safety

Be conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at

Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Manager of any areas of concern.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Location

Wolverhampton WV6 9BN (required)

Work Location: In person