Housekeeper - Laundry

Elliotshill; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Pembroke is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to provide essential cleaning and support services. Candidates will be involved in diverse tasks across housekeeping and catering, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. The position offers competitive pay at £12.60 per hour, paid DBS, and comprehensive training opportunities. Ideal applicants will have either prior experience or a strong willingness to learn in a rewarding care environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid DBS and subscription to the DBS Update Service

In-depth training package

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Free uniform

Qualifications

• At least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks to maintain a clean environment.
• Support catering team by completing cleaning tasks and serving meals.
• Maintain required documents such as cleaning schedules.

Skills

Experience in housekeeping

Willingness to learn

Passion for the care industry

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: Pembroke

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week

Hours of work: 5 days per week Monday to Friday - shifts worked between 9am and 3pm.

Employment requirements: At least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive rates of pay – £12.60 per hour
• Paid DBS and paid subscription to the DBS Update Service
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card and Social Care Worker card
• In‑depth training package and induction programme
• Career progression – fully funded QCF Level 2/3/4 opportunities
• Flexible approach to working rota
• Friendly and supportive team
• Paid induction with a 'buddy scheme'
• Free uniform

About the role

As a Housekeeper for Ashdale Care Ltd, you’ll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, laundry and catering. This role will predominantly be based within the Laundry department.

• Reporting to the Head Housekeeper whilst working as a team to ensure all cleaning tasks are delivered to a high standard in accordance with the cleaning schedule and always provide a clean and hygienic environment.
• Maintaining required documents such as cleaning schedules.
• Supporting the catering team by completing cleaning tasks and serving meals, and preparing meals when required.
• Promoting safe working practice within the home, reporting hazards to the Registered Manager, and working in line with Health & Safety, Emergency and Fire procedures, COSHH, the Care Standards Act, and Infection Prevention and Control policies and measures.

About You

• Previous experience or willingness to learn.
• A passion for the care industry.

About Us

For over 30 years, Ashdale Care Home (Ashdale Care Ltd) has been providing support to local residents of Pembrokeshire. We constantly strive to provide the highest excellence in care and comfort for adults and older people, and consider ourselves to be a diverse and dynamic provider.

We provide support mainly to those seeking a residential or nursing placement but can also provide care and support to people with complex needs arising from a range of disabilities and health conditions, including mental health issues, learning disabilities, and dual diagnosis.

It’s no surprise that people who join us often stay for many years. There are excellent opportunities for career progression and jobs which give real satisfaction, not to mention working with inspirational older people.

From our receptionists, chefs and maintenance staff to our nurses and managers, everyone is deeply committed to our residents’ care, working to ensure they enjoy happiness, comfort and dignity.

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now'. We will then be in touch to complete a few screening questions, before organising an interview. Please note that this role can be closed prior to the advertised closing date.

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