Housekeeper

Signature Care Homes; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals on shift

Pension

Life Assurance

Refer A Friend £50 voucher

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Kingston Upon Thames is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain immaculate living spaces and support laundry duties for residents in a luxury care setting. The role involves a hands-on approach to cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, with attention to detail and excellent communication.

Training and development are available, and you will work across departments including Housekeeping and Wellbeing. Internally, this position is called Hospitality Assistant.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a care setting is preferred.
• NVQ Level 1 is advantageous.
• Strong standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness.

Responsibilities

• Keep resident rooms and communal areas spotless and well-presented.
• Carry out laundry and linen care to residents’ comfort.
• Observe health and safety guidelines to protect residents and staff.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, food & beverage and wellbeing teams as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 1 (advantageous)

Job description

Take pride in creating a beautiful environment for our residents, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Housekeeper at our luxury care and nursing home in Kingston Upon Thames. What you will do 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 Signature offer
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.

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Part time Day/Night 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