Housekeeper - Learning Disabilities

Milestones Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Learning & development

Qualifications recognition

Flexible working

Sick pay after two years

Health cashback

Enhanced DBS

Dayforce Wallet

Referral scheme

EAP from day one

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mortimer House, part of Milestones Trust, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents with learning disabilities, dementia and sensory impairments. You’ll perform daily tasks including cleaning bedrooms and communal spaces and monitoring fridges and temperatures.

You will work with a supportive team in a busy, fast-paced setting, with shifts starting between 07:00 and 08:00 and discussed with the Ancillary/Home Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in care setting preferred.
• Good communication skills with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to follow safety and regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms and communal spaces to a high standard.
• Check fridges and monitor temperatures as required.
• Communicate effectively with the team and residents to support wellbeing.

Job description

We're here to support people with the services they tell us they want and need, creating an environment that considers the views of both the people we support and the people important to them.

At Mortimer House we have a large, dedicated staff team who are well regarded and commended by relatives, who trust the team to ensure their loved one is well looked after.

The home is a busy and fast-paced environment where we support up to 21 people with Learning Disabilities, Dementia and Sensory Impairments and people with complex needs in regard to eating and drinking, mobility and emotional wellbeing. Our residents are supported to lead the care they receive and live as independently as possible.

As a Housekeeper you will ensure that the environment at Mortimer House is kept clean and tidy, working in line with regulations and agreed safe systems. You will become familiar with the people we support and their care needs and preferences. You will complete a range of daily tasks such as cleaning bedrooms and communal spaces, and checking fridges and temperatures.

The successful housekeeper will have great communication skills, with the ability to communicate with team members, people we support and a range of stakeholders.

Shift pattern (starting between 07:00 and 08:00 each shift) to be discussed with Ancillary Manager. These shifts are fairly set and regular, however flexibility is required in case of changes. Please ask about the shifts with the Home Manager or Ancillary Manager prior to applying or at interview, if selected.

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we'd be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days' annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry-level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.