Housekeeper

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid induction

Referral bonus

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Career progression

Flexible hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is hiring a Housekeeper at Alexandra House near Poole. The role involves keeping the home clean, safe and comfortable for residents, and supporting with cleaning of communal areas and residents' rooms.

You will also assist the laundry team with washing, drying and ironing of residents' clothing, and must follow COSHH regulations. A friendly, team-spirited approach is essential to help create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home not essential but helpful.
• Desire to create a fresh, welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable for residents
• Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas and residents own rooms
• Provide some support to the laundry team to include washing, drying and ironing of residents clothing
• Comply with all policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations, with regard to cleaning products and use of chemicals
• Work as a team player to create and maintain a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere within the home.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

COSHH knowledge

Team player

Job description

Join Our Caring Community at Alexandra House!

Role: Housekeeper

Location: Alexandra House, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9EW

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: Full-time and part-time hours available (including alternate weekend working)

Shift Pattern: Flexible working hours between 8:00 and 18:00, to be agreed with the Home Manager at interview in line with business needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join the team at Alexandra House, our beautiful residential and dementia care home in Parkstone near Poole.

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable throughout for our residents
• Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas and residents own rooms
• Provide some support to the laundry team to include washing, drying and ironing of residents clothing
• Comply with all policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations, with regard to cleaning products and use of chemicals.
• Work as a team player to create and maintain a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere within the home.

Who are we looking for:

Previous experience within a care home setting is not essential - but we want you to come in and enjoy housekeeping!

A real desire to create a fresh and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors to enjoy.

Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to join in as part of a larger housekeeping team.

Your Rewards And Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card
• Paid induction and training
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Free DBS check
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Staff association
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team
• Career progression
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

What You Need To Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.