Housekeeper

BrendonCare; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Meals on duty

Paid breaks

Free parking

Job summary

BrendoncareKnightwood is seeking a Tuesday Housekeeper to join our friendly housekeeping team at our 20-bed home in Knightwood. The role is 18 hours per week, with shifts 8am–2pm, including Saturdays, Sundays and a Monday as stated.

Salary is £12.85 per hour with a 10% uplift for weekend shifts. Key duties include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring resident safety and privacy, reporting hazards, and adhering to Health and Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a care or similar setting.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home.
• Ensure safety and privacy of residents during cleaning duties.
• Keep adequate supplies of cleaning materials and store them safely.
• Report hazards and repair requirements.
• Adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous – with guidance from line manager.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and Brendoncare policies.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Stock management

Job description

• Housekeeper
• £12.85 per hour
• 10% uplift paid for weekend shifts
• Knightwood, Chandlers Ford
• 18 hours per week (8am – 2pm shift) - Working Sat/Sun/Monday
• Not for Profitcare provider
• Paid breaks and Free meal on shift
• Free initial DBS check

We are looking for a Tuesday Housekeeper (18 hours per week, 8am – 2pm) to join our friendly housekeeping team at our beautiful home.

Main duties will be:

• To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home
• To ensure the safety and privacy of residents whilst performing cleaning duties
• To keep adequate supplies of cleaning materials and ensure they are stored safely
• To report hazards and repair requirements
• To understand and adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous – with guidance from your line manager
• To adhere to Health and Safety regulationsand work within the Policies and Procedures of Brendoncare

What can we offer?

• Minimum of 5.6 weeks'holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication
• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Free occupational health support during periods of sickness

What is BrendoncareKnightwood like?

BrendoncareKnightwood is a 20 bed residential home providing personalised care and home from home living. We also have apartments which receive 'close care' or 'domiciliary care' to enable the courtiers to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Knightwood benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment.

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a, resident, colleague, member or volunteer– they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind,dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.