Housekeeper

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider organization is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in their Tewkesbury home. Responsibilities include cleaning all living spaces and assisting residents with light tasks. Ideal candidates should have a caring demeanor and the ability to work in an elderly care setting. Training provided where necessary. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including holiday entitlement and a workplace pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Higher rates of pay at weekends

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £1000

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Comfortable in an elderly care setting.
• Prior housekeeping experience is welcome.
• Able to relate to residents in a caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all rooms.
• Follow hygiene and infection-control practices.
• Use specialised cleaning equipment and materials.
• Support residents with light cleaning or laundry tasks.

Skills

Hygiene maintenance

Cleaning skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Housekeeper

Orders of St. John Care Trust

Location: Brockworth

Pay rate: £12.31ph

Contracted hours: Bank Contract, 0 hours

Overview

Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you e29ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some residents may join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines.

Millbrook Lodge is located in the centre of Brockworth, a short distance east of Gloucester. The home provides high-quality, compassionate and person-centred residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for 80 residents in a comfortable and friendly setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all rooms and living spaces.
• Follow hygiene and infection-control practices to protect residents and staff.
• Use specialised cleaning equipment and materials to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.
• Support residents with light cleaning or laundry tasks as needed.

About You

You'll be comfortable in an elderly care setting and able to relate to residents in a caring and sensitive manner. Prior housekeeping experience is welcome, but full training will be provided if needed. You should take pride in your work, communicate well, enjoy working as part of a team, and be keen to learn and excel in your role daily.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver high-quality care for our residents as a Housekeeper, you could be the next to join us. Apply today to start your career with us.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £1000 for successful referrals
• Blue Light Card and My Rewards" programme offering discounts