Housekeeper

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,267,524 - 39,950,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain spotless resident rooms and communal areas. You will apply high standards of cleanliness and presentation to create a safe, comfortable environment for residents and their families.

No prior experience or qualifications are required; we provide training and support to help you become a valued member of our care team, with flexible patterns and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior housekeeping experience required.
• Willing to learn and develop skills.
• High standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and communal areas.
• Ensure linen is clean and properly stored for residents’ comfort.
• Be alert to potential safety risks and work with teams to mitigate them.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Housekeeper

Harbour Healthcare

The Granby Care Home -Granby Rd, Harrogate HG1 4SR

£12.87/h

35h/week

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Harrogate for our next amazing Housekeeper

Our team members are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

But what is important to know, is that you do not need to have had previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we are happy to work with you to help you become our next superhero team member.

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 Housekeeping 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 other teams to reduce any risks to resident’s safety.

Have you ever asked the question – Why get into Care?

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• We can offer Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real Job satisfaction
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 41Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophyis actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.