Housekeeper - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Housekeeper at Richmond Manor in Ampthill. In this role, you'll ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while supporting resident well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and a commitment to exceptional service. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting.
• Flexible and reliable attitude.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply of clean laundry and housekeeping services.
• Maintain cleanliness of bedrooms, communal spaces, and bathrooms.
• Handle laundry and linen care with attention to belongings.
• Interact with residents and assist them as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping supplies and report shortages.
• Work closely with caregivers to support home operations.

Skills

Domestic experience in a care home

Flexible and reliable attitude

Customer care

Knowledge of Health and Safety (COSHH)

Empathy

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Overview

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something “Extra Special, Every Day” and we're seeking a Housekeeper to help us achieve our goals. Joining us at Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. Our Housekeeping team ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home. We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• To ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home.
• Ensuring all areas of the care home are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained, including bedrooms, communal spaces, and bathrooms.
• Handling laundry and linen care with attention to residents' personal belongings.
• Interacting with residents, offering assistance when needed to help them feel at ease.
• Maintaining housekeeping supplies, reporting any shortages to the manager.
• Working closely with caregivers and other staff to support the overall care plan and home operations.

Could you be part of our team?

About You

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting
• Flexible and reliable attitude
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Ampthill's most stunning care home

Richmond Manor is a luxurious care home in Ampthill, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!