Housekeeper

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; Hare Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned Care Home group is seeking a Housekeeper to join their compassionate team in Hare Street, England. The role involves supervising the Housekeeping Team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and engaging with residents meaningfully. Candidates should possess excellent communication, time management, and compassion skills. Excelcare provides a range of benefits including competitive hourly pay, holiday leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£13.15 - £13.55 per hour

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Employee of the month - £100 reward

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping role is desirable.
• Good time management and organization skills are essential.
• Must have a kind and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Housekeeping Team.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in all areas.
• Coach and mentor the Housekeeping Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Housekeeping Team.
• Regular cleaning rotas to ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
• Work alongside the team as and when required to complete tasks.
• Coach and mentor the team ensuring they have the tools and training to undertake their role.
• Assist the hospitality manager with organising and planning staff rotas taking into consideration holidays booked and ensure that adequate team members are always on site.
• Ensure deep cleans are undertaken as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
• Ordering of supplies
• Ensure cleaning equipment is safely used and kept in good working condition.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
• A kind, compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• Previous experience in a housekeeping role -desirable.

As a Housekeeper at Abbot Care Home in Harlow, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team. Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team whose roles include cleaning and laundry duties, you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe and to lead the Housekeeping team, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home. This maybe your next step in your career from housekeeper to senior housekeeper. Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

Benefits

• £13.15 - £13.55 per hour
• Hours: 40 Hours (minus 1 hours lunch break per day worked)
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week