Housekeeper

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to join their compassionate team at a Community Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton. This role is vital in ensuring a clean and safe environment for vulnerable residents, where your efforts directly enhance their quality of life. You will work part-time, contributing to a supportive atmosphere while developing meaningful relationships with residents. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy a collaborative work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values community, diversity, and the well-being of all individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a positive impact

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with residents.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the care home.
• Undertake laundry services and keep written records.

Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Laundry Service Management

Record Keeping

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Laundry Equipment

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

We are looking for a Housekeeper to be based in one of our Community Resource Centre (CRC) at Combe Lea Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton on a part-time basis. This is a permanent contract to support our housekeeping team, working 26.25 hours per week on a four-week rolling rota.

About the Team

Bath and Northeast Somerset have three care homes which are Community Resource Centres located in Keynsham, Bath, and Midsomer Norton. Each Community Resource Centre includes a residential care home for between 30 and 45 people, providing important services to older people in our community. We provide care and health services in a comfortable, safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities, including dementia.

As a Housekeeper:

1. Carry out domestic tasks which maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the care home, considering the wishes of service users.
2. You will be a good team player and have great communication skills.
3. You will be able to develop appropriate and professional relationships with our residents and carers, valuing them as individuals, including establishing and maintaining effective communication.
4. Undertake a laundry service for residents and a general laundry service for the care home, which includes sorting and washing laundry, ironing, operating laundry equipment (e.g., washers and dryers), and cleaning soft furnishings within the home.
5. Keep up-to-date written records.

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact the Deputy Manager, Kerry Love, on 07971239581 or email [e-mail].

Interview date: 31/01/2025

Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to our benefits.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at our commitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at Disability Confident.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for acceptable documents. Should you be shortlisted, you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview for copying and verification.