Housekeeper

NHS; Farmoor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for its Oaken Holt Estate in Farmoor. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in a residential and nursing home, requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate, contributing significantly to the well-being of residents.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home.
• Regular cleaning of communal areas, bedrooms, and other facilities.
• Work closely with the care team to uphold infection prevention control measures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

The Housekeeper role at Aria Healthcare's Oaken Holt Estate in Farmoor, Oxfordshire offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control in a 53-bed residential and nursing home, as well as a 40-bed nursing, dementia, and palliative care home. The role involves working 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.60.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes regular cleaning of communal areas, bedrooms, and other facilities to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents. You will work closely with the care team to uphold infection prevention control measures and contribute to the overall well-being of the residents. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care homes across the UK. The company is known for its focus on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Aria Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Oaken Holt Estate, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9NL
• 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
• 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.