Housekeeper

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Holmer Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Holmer Green is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain the highest cleanliness standards within their care homes. Responsibilities include hygiene control and creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a teamwork spirit. Previous housekeeping experience is helpful, although training is available. This position offers 10 hours of work per week at a pay rate of £12.27 per hour.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts on shopping and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a housekeeping role preferred, but training provided.
• Willingness to learn and excel in job performance.
• Ability to relate to residents in a caring and sensitive manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in rooms and living spaces.
• Champion hygiene and infection control.
• Work alongside team members to provide a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Comfortable in elderly care setting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pride in work

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper

Location: Holmer Green

Pay rate: £12.27 per hour

Contracted hours: 10 hours per week

About the Role

Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. You will be a champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, with access to specialised equipment and materials to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some residents may join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes receive extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Cherry Garth care home is a welcoming and modern home, tucked away in the heart of the Holmer Green community, with easy access to High Wycombe. It provides 60 fully furnished individual rooms, positioned across four wings, each with its own bright, modern and sociable communal areas including lounges, dining areas and kitchenettes.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every successful recommendation
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll be comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. If you’ve worked in a housekeeping role before, that’s great and you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. If housekeeping as a profession is new to you, we’ll provide all the training you need to start your new career with us. What’s more important is that you take pride in your work, you’re good at communicating with people, you enjoy working as part of a team, you’ll be keen to learn and you will want to excel at your job every day. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Housekeeper within our care homes, you could be the next to join us. So, apply and start your career with us today.