Housekeeper - Castleman House

Care Dorset Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Castleman House in Blandford Forum. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for residents. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and benefits, including a generous leave entitlement and a referral bonus. If you are caring, empathetic, and committed to improving people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced maternity pay

Occupational sick pay

Blue Light discount package

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training & development opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Annual awards ceremony

Qualifications

• Ability to use cleaning equipment and follow instructions.
• Prepared to work towards Food Hygiene and Infection Control certifications.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Follow hygiene policies and procedures.
• Communicate with clients for personalized service.

Skills

Written English skills

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Safety Level 2 Certificate

Certificate in Infection Control

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Position title

Housekeeper - Castleman House

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you passionate about helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Home, Castleman House.

Location: Castleman House, Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford

• £12.43 per hour
• Fixed work patterns
• Various hours available
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
  
  

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
  
  

About The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that a clean and welcoming environment is provided for the people that we support as well as their families, our colleagues, and visitors. You will need to ensure that all hygiene policies and Care Dorset procedures are followed to contribute to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. You will also be required to get to know the people that we support, such as their requirements and preferences to provide a personalised service. All colleagues are required to uphold and maintain the reputation of Care Dorset, both within the Organization and in the wider community.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Ability to use a range of cleaning equipment and to read and carry out basic instructions.
• Written English skills as required to complete cleaning records
• A reasonable level of physical fitness as required to carry out the role
• Ability to work alongside existing and new members of the team
• Ability to communicate with clients to provide a welcoming environment
• Prepared to work towards a Food Hygiene Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Prepared to work towards a Certificate in Infection Control.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene
• Understanding of basic health and safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Apply now and be part of a rewarding journey towards reablement and positive change!

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

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