Housekeeper

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Meals on duty

Free DBS check

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brendoncare is looking for a Housekeeper to join our Otterbourne care home in Hampshire. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, protect residents' safety and privacy, and manage cleaning supplies while following our safety policies.

We value experience as a domestic helper, a flexible attitude, reliability, and genuine care for older people. Benefits include meals on duty, paid breaks, a free DBS check, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a domestic assistant/cleaner outside of your own home.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home.
• Ensuring the safety and privacy of residents whilst performing cleaning duties.
• Keeping adequate supplies of cleaning materials and ensure they are stored safely.
• Reporting hazards and repair requirements.
• Adhering to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations and working within the Policies and Procedures of Brendoncare.

Skills

Domestic cleaning experience

Flexible

Reliable

Caring for older people

Job description

• Housekeeper
• Location - Otterbourne Hill
• 34 hours per week
• £12.85 per hour
• An additional 10% paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift
• Not for Profitcare provider
• Free meal on shift and paid breaks
• Free initial DBS check

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind,dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

What is the role?

Brendoncare are looking for aHousekeeper to join our care home in Otterbourne, Hampshire.

The spacious site nearChandler's Ford in Hampshireoffers three interconnected services:

• Otterbourne Court: A care home providing personalised nursing and dementia care, as well as planned and emergency respite support.
• Otterbourne Mews: Dementia-friendly apartments for couples or individuals living with dementia.
• Otterbourne Club: A community hub where residents and local people can enjoy a range of facilities, activities and social opportunities.

Who are you?

We are seeking aHousekeeper who will need to have previous experience as a domestic assistant/cleaner outside of your own home. In addition, you will need to be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude to working, be reliable and have a caring disposition towards older people.

What will I be doing?

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home;
• Ensuring the safety and privacy of residents whilst performing cleaning duties;
• Keeping adequate supplies of cleaning materials and ensure they are stored safely;
• Reporting hazards and repair requirements;
• Adhering to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations and working within the Policies and Procedures of Brendoncare.

What can we offer?

• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Meals provided while on duty in our care homes and paid breaks
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members