Housekeeper

Caretech; Elderslie; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-Friend

Free meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Exclusive discounts

Company pension

Staff recognition awards

Paid DBS/PVG check

24/7 helpline & support

Job summary

Spark of Genius in Scotland is seeking a caring and well-organised Housekeeper/Cook for a children’s residential home. You’ll maintain high cleanliness standards and prepare nutritious meals to support health and wellbeing.

The role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (35 hours per week) with a starting salary of £23,933. Benefits include a Welcome Bonus, refer-a-friend scheme, free meals on shift, and DBS/PVG clearance arranged by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or housekeeping environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices and willingness to maintain high standards.
• Good communication and team-oriented approach.
• Flexible, organised and reliable with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook balanced meals and snacks for residents with dietary needs.
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness to high standards.
• Store, label and rotate food safely; plan menus within budgets.
• Complete kitchen logs and monitor temperatures; assist with deep cleans as needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Housekeeping

Food hygiene Level 2

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent 35 hours per week

Hours/rota: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

£23,933 based on 35 hours per week

About Spark of Genius

For over 25 years, Spark of Genius has supported children and young people with additional needs, creating safe, inclusive environments where they can thrive — we call it Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About the role

We’re looking for a caring and well-organised Housekeeper/Cook to join our children’s residential home. You’ll help create a warm, welcoming setting by maintaining high cleaning standards and preparing nutritious meals that support children’s health and wellbeing.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and cook balanced meals and snacks, tailored to individual dietary needs and allergies
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Safely store, label and rotate food in line with regulations
• Plan menus within agreed budgets
• Record temperatures and complete kitchen log sheets
• Prepare buffets or meals at short notice when needed
• Clean bedrooms and shared areas to a high standard
• Follow routines, policies and infection-control procedures
• Safely store hazardous materials (COSHH)
• Keep bathrooms stocked and spotless
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Carry out occasional deep cleans when required

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role

About you

• Experience in a catering or housekeeping environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 desirable)
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Flexible, organised and reliable
• Understanding of health & safety in kitchens and residential settings
• £500 Welcome Bonus after probation
• Refer-a-Friend scheme — earn up to £1,000
• Free meals on shift and free onsite parking
• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S and more)
• Company pension and staff recognition awards
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check
• 24/7 helpline and hardship support via the CareTech Foundation

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.