Housekeeper

Active Care Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Refer a Friend bonus

Active Rewards

Job summary

Active Care Group is hiring a Housekeeper at Park House in Bedford to join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. The role offers full-time days (40 hrs) or part-time days (22.5 hrs) with a pro rata salary of £26,884.93 per annum.

You’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness across residents’ bedrooms, communal and clinical areas, follow COSHH and infection prevention controls, and support a safe, dignified environment for residents while respecting privacy and personal belongings.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic, housekeeping, or cleaning experience, desirable.
• Experience in healthcare/residential care environment desirable.
• COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control, or Health and Safety training desirable.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training.
• Basic education including English and Maths.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and maintaining cleaning standards in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout Park House, including Residents’ bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, dining areas, offices, therapy spaces, and clinical environments.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules, infection prevention and control standards, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Complete deep cleaning tasks as directed by the Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, or Senior Team Leaders.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, materials, and machinery are used safely, appropriately, and stored securely after use.
• Follow COSHH regulations and safe handling procedures for cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, including correct use of PPE, colour coding systems, and safe disposal of waste.
• Maintain cleaning cupboards, storage areas, and housekeeping trolleys in a clean, organised, and fully stocked condition.
• Report maintenance concerns, environmental hazards, damaged equipment, or health and safety risks promptly to the appropriate senior staff member.
• Support the service in maintaining a safe, homely, and comfortable environment that promotes Residents’ dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Respect Residents’ privacy, dignity, choice, and personal belongings whilst carrying out duties within occupied areas.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning experience

Healthcare environment experience

Infection prevention and control

COSHH training

Teamwork

Education

Basic English and Maths

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have an amazing opportunity for a Housekeeper to join us at our residential service,Park House in Bedford.

What you’ll be working:

• Full time days - 40 hrs per week
• Part time days - 22.5 hrs per week
• FTE Salary: £26,884.93 per annum (pro rata)

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout Park House, including Residents’ bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, dining areas, offices, therapy spaces, and clinical environments.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules, infection prevention and control standards, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Complete deep cleaning tasks as directed by the Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, or Senior Team Leaders.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, materials, and machinery are used safely, appropriately, and stored securely after use.
• Follow COSHH regulations and safe handling procedures for cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, including correct use of PPE, colour coding systems, and safe disposal of waste.
• Maintain cleaning cupboards, storage areas, and housekeeping trolleys in a clean, organised, and fully stocked condition.
• Report maintenance concerns, environmental hazards, damaged equipment, or health and safety risks promptly to the appropriate senior staff member.
• Support the service in maintaining a safe, homely, and comfortable environment that promotes Residents’ dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Respect Residents’ privacy, dignity, choice, and personal belongings whilst carrying out duties within occupied areas.

What you’ll have:

• Basic education including English and Maths, desirable.
• COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control, or Health and Safety training, desirable.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing learning relevant to the role.
• Previous domestic, housekeeping, or cleaning experience, desirable.
• Experience working within a healthcare, residential care, rehabilitation, or care home environment, desirable.
• Experience working within infection prevention and control procedures, desirable.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and maintaining cleaning standards within a professional environment, desirable.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/