Housekeeper

Evermore Care Homes; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Lancashire is seeking a passionate Housekeeper to join their brand new facility. As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the high standards of cleanliness that contribute to the health and safety of residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively. This part-time role offers a supportive team environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual leave with additional days based on service

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan covering various services

Supportive team environment with training

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting is essential.
• Understanding of creating rotas and managing a team.
• Experience in ordering and checking stock.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas to a high standard following cleaning guidelines.
• Ensure adequate housekeeping supplies and report shortages.
• Identify and report damages or issues to the Head Housekeeper.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Job description

Overview

Location: Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancashire, Lancashire

Hourly Pay: £12.60

Salary: £19,000.80 per annum

Hours: Part Time 8am - 5pm, Days Only (29.75 hours per week). Working on a 2-week rolling rota. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Role

Evermore Care are currently looking for passionate and dedicated Housekeeper to join our beautiful BRAND NEW service Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancashire.

We are looking for a dedicated housekeeper who wants to ensure that the health and safety of the staff and residents are at the forefront of every decision made. We are looking for someone who has an exceptional eye for detail and a high standard when it comes to keeping the service clean as well as adhering to guidelines and schedules.

We are looking for a practical person, who can think on their feet and respond quickly, keeping the residents rooms, communal areas including the office, dining rooms and hallways clean, tidy and in a good condition!

Benefits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of working within a care home
• Understanding of supervisions and creating rotas, as well as a knowledge of managing and running a team
• Experience in ordering stock as well carrying out monthly stock checks

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure that all areas are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the service needs
• To check all areas of the service are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the Head Housekeeper of any shortages
• To identify and report damages, faults, and other related issues to the Head Housekeeper and maintenance department

Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

About Us

At Evermore Care, we believe in delivering meaningful person-centered care to our residents, while ensuring our team are offered ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development. We ensure that Evermore Cares vision and values: Wellbeing, Respect, Community and Freedom are implemented in every decision made within the service.

In 2021 Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and has a CQC RATING OF GOOD

About Ashton Manor

Ashton Manor is a luxurious, 67-bedded care home offering exceptional personal, dementia, and respite care across three floors. It features high-quality furnishings, video calling facilities, and amenities such as a beauty salon, cinema room, and a variety of activities that enrich residents\' lives.

Apply

If you are currently looking for Housekeeping opportunity within an Outstanding and BRAND NEW service APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide support during our recruitment process to help each applicant perform at their best.

• While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.