Housekeeper (Burnt Tree Croft Residential Home)

Sheffcare Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Bristol is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards in a residential care home. The ideal candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and respectful, with excellent time management skills. This role offers a supportive work environment and various training opportunities.

Benefits

Full induction, mentorship, and ongoing training

Access to 100+ elearning courses

Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract

Career progression

Access to the NEST pension scheme

Free uniform

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable to change.
• Excellent observation skills.
• Ability to build trust and report.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Awareness of infection control and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the care home.
• Ensure all communal areas comply with infection control guidelines.
• Respect residents' privacy and individual needs.
• Support positive relationships with residents and families.
• Uphold safe working practices in line with regulations.

Skills

Observation skills

Time management

Adaptability

Respect

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Are you detail orientated with a passion for creating a welcoming and hygienic environment? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to the wellbeing of others? We are looking for a Housekeeper to work at our residential care home based in Netherthorpe, S3 7JY.

Role Details

Hours: 30 hours

Shift Pattern: Normally between 8:00am to 4:00pm, this includes weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday work

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Induction

All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Person Specification

• Be proactive and adaptable to change
• Have excellent observation skills
• Be able to build trust and report
• Be non-judgmental and respectful
• Have good time management and organisational skills
• Be willing to learn and develop
• Have awareness of infection control and hygiene standards

What we offer

• Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
• Access to 100+ elearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Career progression
• Access to diploma training courses
• Established not for profit charity
• Work in your local community
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Blue light discount package
• Access to the NEST pension scheme
• Reward and recognition incentives
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership

The job role

• To maintain high standards of cleanliness within all areas of the care home
• To ensure that all communal areas such as dining rooms, lounges and bathrooms are kept to a high standard, and comply with infection control guidelines
• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards in our resident’s rooms, whilst making sure to respect the privacy, dignity and individual needs of everyone we support
• To set and clear tables and help with simple preparation and serving of meals
• To safely store all equipment and cleaning materials
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their families, colleagues and professionals
• To uphold the Sheffcare values
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
• To attend regular training where required

About Sheffcare

Sheffcare are an independent local charity established in 1994 and care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.

What we value

• Kindness
• Dignity
• Respect
• Independence
• Choices

How to Apply

Complete an application form to apply!

All Housekeeper positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).

We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.

Application timeline

Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.