Housekeeper

Hartford Care Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to keep residents' living areas clean, safe and welcoming at all times. You will dust, mop, sanitize bathrooms and support infection control routines while collaborating with care teams to maintain a cheerful, caring atmosphere.

This role requires attention to detail, good organisational skills, and reliable teamwork. Full-time hours, on-site in Southampton, with DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding residents.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible.
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident's room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, caring for houseplants or completing the cleaning logs, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?

Are you caring, warm and understanding?

Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?

Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.