Housekeeper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards - discounts

24/7 digital GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hartford Hero recognition

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home for residents. You will perform cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms and communal areas while following hygiene and safety procedures.

You will engage with residents with care and provide support to the housekeeping team to uphold high standards. The role emphasizes compassion, attention to detail, and flexibility in working hours, with a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature to support residents.
• Excellent communication and ability to use IT systems.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• A keen eye for detail to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Solid understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep resident areas clean, tidy and safe at all times.
• Assist with cleaning logs and engage with residents warmly.
• Maintain hygiene standards and infection control compliance.
• Support a compassionate, caring atmosphere within the home.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

IT systems

Organisation

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Teamwork & flexibility

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?, 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.

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?

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

• Annual pay reviews
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100's of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme

Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+