Housekeeper

Hartford Care Ltd.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Free DBS/NMC PIN costs reimbursed

Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards discounts

24/7 digital GP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hartford Hero recognition

Learning and career development

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in Sidmouth is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to keep the home clean, safe and welcoming for residents. You will contribute to a warm, caring atmosphere while maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, based at Malden House, Sidmouth (EX10 9LR). You will work with a supportive team, following infection control and COSHH guidelines to ensure resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to highest standards.
• Understanding of health & safety, infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and safe at all times, meeting hygiene standards.
• Duties include dusting rooms, cleaning bathrooms and maintaining logs.
• Operate as part of a caring team to create a happy atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate & caring

Excellent communication

Organisation & planning

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Infection control COSHH

Teamwork & initiative

Flexible hours

Job description

Location

Malden House - Sidmouth, Devon (EX10 9LR)

Hours of Work

Full time, 40 hours per week. Exact shift pattern to be confirmed.

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.

• 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?

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

• 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.