Housekeeper

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Lydney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care trust in the UK seeks a Bank Housekeeper in Lydney to uphold cleanliness standards in our care home. This role requires a caring attitude and teamwork to create a safe environment for residents. Training is provided, making it a great opportunity for newcomers to the profession. Enjoy benefits including competitive pay, a pension scheme, and holiday entitlement as part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and discounts

Qualifications

• Comfortable in an elderly care setting.
• Pride in work and eagerness to learn.
• Previous housekeeping experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in living spaces.
• Provide a welcoming environment for residents.
• Follow infection control protocols and assist residents in simple tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Bank Housekeeper

Location: Lydney

Pay rate: £12.31ph

Contracted hours: Bank hours to cover annual leave and sickness, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, shift pattern is 8-2, 8-3 or 10-2

ABOUT OUR ROLE

Our 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. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines.

In joining us, you’ll also 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.

Rodley House is a 42 bed Care Home situated in Located just a short drive from the small town of Lydney in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The home offers Nursing, Respite and Residential care) in a comfortable, homely setting. We’re rated 9.5 by Carehome.co.uk and Good by the Care Quality Commission.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you 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, then that’s great as you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. But if housekeeping as a profession is new to you, then don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training you need to start your new career with us. What’s more important to us 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 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, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.