Housekeeper

Runwood Homes; Rochford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care home provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to oversee the cleanliness and order of their care home. You will lead a team, ensure high standards are maintained, and handle laundry and resident areas. A commitment to personal development and a proactive approach are essential for this role. The position offers various benefits including paid holidays, weekly pay, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Training support

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, preferably in a care home setting.
• Confident in leading teams and maintaining high standards of work.
• Open to personal development and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the domestic team and organising daily housekeeping tasks.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards throughout the care home.
• Handling laundry and tidying residents' rooms.

Skills

Leading a team

Organising workload

Maintaining cleanliness standards

Proactive and flexible

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Care Home: Broomhills

Hours per week: 30 hours

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to lead the domestic team in keeping our care home clean and welcoming. Your main responsibilities include organising daily tasks, setting high cleanliness standards, and ensuring all areas of the home are well-maintained. This includes taking care of laundry, making beds, and keeping residents' rooms tidy. You will also be in charge of cleaning the kitchen, setting tables, washing dishes, and maintaining a hygienic food preparation area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the domestic team and organise daily housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards across all areas of the care home.
• Handle laundry, bed-making, and tidying residents' rooms.
• Clean the kitchen, set tables, wash dishes, and maintain a hygienic food preparation area.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme for immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress within the company
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

• Confident in maintaining high standards of work and able to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload; proactive and flexible; a strong team player.
• Open to personal development and willing to participate in training to perform duties safely and effectively.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

We prioritise staff development by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning ensures our team provides the highest quality of care. We continue to innovate in dementia care and set high standards in the industry.

Safeguarding and application

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where a member of our team can assist you.