Housekeeper

Signature; Banstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Banstead is seeking a Housekeeper to create a beautiful living environment for residents. In this full-time role, you will ensure that residents' homes and communal areas are spotless, while also assisting in laundry services to maintain hygiene. The ideal candidate needs to possess high standards of cleanliness and effective communication skills. An NVQ level 1 qualification and experience in a similar role would be beneficial. This position offers opportunities for development and a supportive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Career training and development

Qualifications

• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Experience in a housekeeping or similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in resident homes and communal areas.
• Work in laundry to keep linen clean for residents.
• Identify potential safety risks and support safety measures.

Skills

High standards of cleanliness

Effective communication

Proactive and organized

Education

NVQ level 1

Job description

Take pride in creating a beautiful environment for our residents, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Housekeeper at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Various Shift Times between the hours of 07:00am to 17:00pm
• We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends
• Full Time Hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

As our Housekeeper, you’ll be the sort of person who doesn’t go out without leaving a tidy bed. You’ll apply your high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness to our resident’s homes and communal living spaces, to ensure they’re spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.

You’ll also be working in laundry ensuring that the linen is kept clean for residents’ comfort and hygiene. You’ll also have your eye out for potential fire and accident risks, working with the housekeeping and maintenance team to reduce any risks to resident’s safety.

Our residents will notice and appreciate attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness builds confidence in our service delivery.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your methodical nature, high personal standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and effective written and verbal communication, an NVQ level 1 and experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the purpose inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.