Housekeeper

NHS; Farmoor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Farmoor is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and infection control in their facility. The ideal candidate will work 40 hours a week and earn £12.60 per hour. Responsibilities include cleaning common areas and assisting with laundry. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Join a dedicated team making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home.
• Cleaning and maintaining common areas, bedrooms, and communal spaces.
• Assist with linen management and laundry.

Job description

Aria Healthcare is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join their team at Wytham House, a 40-bed nursing, dementia, and palliative care home in Farmoor, Oxfordshire. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for the residents. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, and will be paid £12.60 per hour.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning and maintaining all common areas, bedrooms, and communal spaces to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. You will also assist with linen management, laundry, and general housekeeping tasks. The role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider that operates nursing and care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for their employees. Aria Healthcare values diversity, continuous learning, and recognizing the contributions of their staff through various reward and recognition programs.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Wytham House, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
• 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 8.7 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 previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be advantageous. 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.