Housekeeper

Runwood Homes Senior Living; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider is seeking a Housekeeper to lead the domestic team in keeping the care home clean and welcoming. Responsibilities include organizing daily tasks, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and ensuring hygienic food preparation areas. The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible, and an excellent team player. This position offers benefits such as training support, a pension scheme, and paid holidays.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding towards NVQ Level 1 and 2

Opportunities for career progression

Free, on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a domestic team effectively.
• Proactive and flexible in workload management.
• Open to personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the domestic team in ensuring cleanliness of the care home.
• Organise daily cleaning tasks and set high cleanliness standards.
• Clean kitchen areas and maintain hygiene for food preparation.

Skills

Confidence in maintaining high standards

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Proactivity and flexibility

Team player

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper position at Low Furlong Care Home. Hours per week: 30. Salary: £12.71 per hour. You will be redirected to the online application form when registering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the domestic team in keeping the care home clean and welcoming. Organise daily tasks, set high cleanliness standards, and ensure all areas of the home are well-maintained. This includes laundry, making beds, and keeping residents' rooms tidy.
• 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 that is also available to 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 your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About You

The successful Housekeeper will be confident in maintaining high standards of work and able to lead a team effectively. You will have the ability to organise and prioritise your workload. You will be proactive, flexible, and an excellent team player. You will also be open to personal development and required to participate in training to perform the role effectively and safely.

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.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

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

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

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