Housekeeper (Cotleigh Residential Home)

Sheffcare Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity in Hackenthorpe is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in a residential care home. The role requires 10 hours of weekend work with a pay of £12.21 per hour. Responsibilities include ensuring high hygiene standards, supporting residents with dignity, and complying with infection control guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude. Ongoing training and support are provided, fostering a compassionate work environment that prioritizes resident well-being.

Benefits

Guaranteed working hours

Career progression

Free uniform

Paid holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable to change.
• Excellent observation skills.
• Able to build trust and report.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards within the care home.
• Ensure that communal areas comply with infection control guidelines.
• Safely store all equipment and cleaning materials.

Skills

Observation skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Respectful and non-judgmental attitude

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 Hackenthorpe, S12.

Hours: 10 hours per week. Shift Pattern: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, weekends only. 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 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

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 5 years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 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 residents’ 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

Sheffcare is an independent local charity established in 1994 providing care for older people and people living with dementia in 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.

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.