Housekeeper

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team at Primrose Croft Care Home. You will supervise daily cleaning, laundry duties, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

Role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage rotas and training. Benefits include annual leave, on-site parking, enhanced holiday pay, and staff recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a housekeeping/maintenance team.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to plan and organise staff rotas and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Housekeeping Team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Work with the team to complete tasks and ensure safety and quality.
• Coach and mentor staff to provide tools and training.
• Plan staff rotas considering holidays and on-site coverage.
• Ensure deep cleaning on a rota basis (floors, soft furnishings, fixtures, windows).
• Order supplies and ensure equipment is safe and well-maintained.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

COSHH

Infection control

Job description

As a Housekeeper at our Primrose CroftCare Home in Cambridge you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team.Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team whose roles include cleaning and laundry duties, you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe and to lead the Housekeeping team, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home.

Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years.We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £13.75 to 14.15 Depending on experience
• Hours: 30 Hours a week 8am to 2pm
• Days required:30 Hours a week from Monday – Sunday.You must be able to work alternate weekends.

About the role:

• Supervise and support the Housekeeping Team.
• Regular cleaning rotas to ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
• Work alongside the team as and when required to complete tasks.
• Coach and mentor the team ensuring they have the tools and training to undertake their role.
• Organise and plan staff rotas taking into consideration holidays booked and ensure that adequate team members are always on site.
• Ensure deep cleans are undertaken as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
• Ordering of supplies
• Ensure cleaning equipment is safely used and kept in good working condition.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.

What we are looking for from you:

• A kind, compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• Previous experience in a housekeeping role -desirable.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply