Housekeeper - Bank

Retirement Villages; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteering days

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Medicash

Pension

Job summary

Retirement Villages is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across Thamesfield Village and residents' homes on a zero-hour bank basis to cover sickness and holidays.

You will perform cleaning tasks, laundry, and upkeep of communal areas, while delivering excellent customer service with sensitivity to older adults.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Performing regular cleaning tasks in residents’ apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Laundering residents’ linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keeping communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Skills

Housekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanour

Sensitivity to older adults

Background checks & training

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Housekeeper to provide the highest standards of cleanliness and service across Thamesfield Village and in residents homes while delivering excellent customer service. This is a zero hour Bank position to cover sickness and holidays.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of our residents’ homes and communal areas. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing regular cleaning tasks in residents’ apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Laundering residents’ linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keeping communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training.

Benefits:

Birthday leave, volunteering days, 25 days annual leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, Medicash, pension and much more!

If you are a reliable, compassionate individual with a passion for working with the elderly, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and be a part of creating a warm and inviting home for our residents.