Housekeeper

Greensleeves Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Overtime incentive

Pension scheme

Death in service

Length of service awards

Cycle to work

Employee wellbeing app

Refer a Friend bonus

Learning & development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support our 26 care homes across England. You will allocate cleaning programmes for each domestic assistant, monitor quality and ensure cost-effective use of resources.

You will hold an RQF Level 2 in Housekeeping or equivalent, bring extensive domestic care experience and COSHH knowledge. The role offers training, DBS checks and a supportive team in a values-led charity.

Qualifications

• RQF Level 2 in Housekeeping, Hospitality and Cleaning or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of domestic care work.
• Knowledge and experience of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Allocate cleaning programmes for each domestic assistant and monitor quality.
• Control budget for cleaning materials and minimise wastage.
• Take an active part in cleaning and share duties.

Skills

Cleaning

Budget control

COSHH knowledge

Domestic care experience

Education

RQF Level 2 in Housekeeping

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Housekeeper, you will:

• Allocate cleaning programmes for each domestic assistant and monitor the quality and thoroughness of the work.
• Control an allocated budget for the purchase of cleaning materials and minimise wastage.
• Take an active part in the cleaning and share in the cleaning duties

To apply, you will need:

• Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 2 in Housekeeping, Hospitality and Cleaning or equivalent
• Extensive experience of domestic care work.
• Knowledge and experience of COSHH regulations

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers' contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.