Housekeeper

Signature; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend bonus

Purple Heart Award

Training & development

Wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Annual leave

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Housekeeper for part-time day shifts in Kingston upon Thames. You will keep resident homes and communal spaces spotless, manage laundry, and help maintain safety standards across areas. The role may involve supporting across Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Ideal candidates will have strong cleanliness standards, good communication, and experience in similar roles. NVQ level 1 is advantageous, with training and development offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 1 and experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
• High personal standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident homes and communal spaces to a high standard.
• Assist in laundry and ensure linen is clean and well-presented.
• Identify fire and accident risks and support safety with the team.
• Support across Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Wellbeing & Lifestyle as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Attention to detail

NVQ level 1

Education

NVQ level 1

Job description

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Part 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 - Norbiton nearest train station
• Walking - 25 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving - M25/A3 nearest motorway

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.