Housekeeper

Evermore Care Limited; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Refer a Friend

Health Cash Plan

Training & development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

DBS checks

On-site parking

Lunch provided

Job summary

Evermore Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Ashton Manor in Lancaster. You will maintain high cleanliness standards across resident areas, office, dining rooms and hallways, following strict schedules and guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, practical thinking, and ability to work on a 2-week rota. Full-time hours are 8am-5pm, with 29.75 hours per week and days-only shifts in a luxury care home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of supervising and creating rotas.
• Experience ordering stock and carrying out monthly stock checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard according to guidelines and schedules.
• Ensure housekeeping items are stocked and report shortages to the Head Housekeeper.
• Identify and report damages or faults to maintenance.

Skills

Care home experience

Rotas management

Stock checks

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Housekeeper
Location: Ashton Manor,Scotforth Road, Lancaster
Hourly Pay: £13.45 per hour with overtime paid at £14.95 per hour
Hours: Full Time 8am - 5pm, Days Only (29.75 hours per week). Working on a 2-week rolling rota.

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Do you want to work within a luxury care provider? Evermore Care are currently looking for passionate and dedicated Housekeeper to join our beautiful care home, Ashton Manor in Lancaster.

We are looking for a dedicated housekeeper who wants to ensure that the health and safety of the staff and residents are at the forefront of every decision made. We are looking for someone who has an exceptional eye for detail and a high standard when it comes to keeping the service clean as well as adhering to guidelines and schedules.

We are looking for a practical person, who can think on their feet and respond quickly, keeping the residents rooms, communal areas including the office, dining rooms and hallways clean, tidy and in a good condition!

The Best Bits

• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of working within a care home
• Understanding of supervisions and creating rotas, as well as a knowledge of managing and running a team
• Experience in ordering stock as well carrying out monthly stock checks

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure that all areas are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the service needs
• To check all areas of the service are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the Head Housekeeper of any shortages
• To identity and report damages, faults, and other related issues to the Head Housekeeper and maintenance department

Our Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

About Us:

At Evermore Care, we believe in delivering meaningful person-centered care to our residents, while ensuring our team are offered ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development. We ensure that Evermore Cares vision and values: Wellbeing, Respect, Community and Freedom are implemented in every decision made within the service.

In 2021 Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and has a CQC RATING OF GOOD

About Ashton Manor:

Ashton Manor is a luxurious, 67-bedded care home offering exceptional personal, dementia, and respite care across three floors. It features high-quality furnishings, video calling facilities, and amenities such as a beauty salon, cinema room, and a variety of activities that enrich residents' lives.

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide support during our recruitment process to help each applicant perform at their best.