Housekeeper - Bank

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in Ipswich is seeking a Housekeeper to ensure high cleaning standards and provide a welcoming environment for residents. This role offers full training and a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a passion for care and excellent communication skills. The position involves working a zero-hours contract on a rota basis, fostering engagement with residents.

Benefits

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Genuine care for residents is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as per the schedule.
• Ensure health and safety and infection control policies are followed.
• Engage residents in conversation and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

Overview

As a Housekeeper at Avocet Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service within the home.

About Avocet Court Care Home

Situated in a residential nook in Ipswich, our 115-bedroom Avocet Court Care Home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. As one of the top residential care homes, we provide exceptional standards of care. We’re proud to have an award-winning activities team and a newly refurbished café that is the heart of our home. We also have fantastic sustainability credentials, including solar panels and green initiatives to minimise our environmental impact.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning are delivered in the home to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Salary

£12.21 per hour.

Shift Pattern

0-hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location

Monmouth Close, Ipswich, England, IP2 8RS.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene are maintained.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Training, Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

What We Can Offer

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.