Housekeeper

Hartford Care; Burnham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Burnham seeks a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the home. Responsibilities include cleaning, engaging with residents, and ensuring a safe, caring atmosphere. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards. Flexibility in working hours is required, alongside a compassionate nature. Join the family at this rewarding establishment offering various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Access to Wagestream

Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards discounts

24/7 digital GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee recognition & reward scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with IT systems required.
• Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness expected.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and safe at all times.
• Work together as a team to create a caring atmosphere.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good understanding of health and safety

Ability to use IT systems

Job description

Employment type: Full-time / 40 hours per week

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, caring for houseplants or completing the cleaning logs, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Attributes

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Benefits

• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100’s of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities

Requirements

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.