Housekeeper

Signature; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Greater London is seeking a Housekeeper, also known internally as Hospitality Assistant, to maintain high standards of cleanliness in residents' homes and common areas. The position involves supporting various departments, focusing on safety and comfort while providing excellent service. An NVQ level 1 and experience in a related role are preferred. The role offers a full-time schedule with benefits including up to 30 days annual leave, workplace pension, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Discount scheme eligibility

Career training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
• Methodical nature and high personal standards of cleanliness and hygiene are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of resident homes and communal areas.
• Maintain linens for residents' comfort.
• Identify and reduce potential fire and accident risks.
• Support across various departments including Housekeeping and Food & Beverage.

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards of cleanliness

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 1

Job description

What Signature Offer

• £12.60 per hour
• Shift times: 09.30-14.30 or 12:00-17:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Hendon nearest train station (1.5 miles)
• Bus number - 240 (3 min walk)
• Free parking on site for car drivers

Your Role at Signature

As our Housekeeper, you’ll be the sort of person who doesn’t go out without leaving a tidy bed. You’ll apply your high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness to our resident’s homes and communal living spaces, to ensure they’re spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.

You’ll also be working in laundry ensuring that the linen is kept clean for residents’ comfort and hygiene. You’ll also have your eye out for potential fire and accident risks, working with the housekeeping and maintenance team to reduce any risks to resident’s safety.

Our residents will notice and appreciate attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness builds confidence in our service delivery.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your methodical nature, high personal standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and effective written and verbal communication, an NVQ level 1 and experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the purpose inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.