Housekeeper - Relief

SeeMeHired.com; Antrim; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free uniform

Private health insurance after 3 years

Pension

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes in Northern Ireland is seeking a Housekeeper - Relief to support high standards of cleaning across our care home facilities. The role requires experience in care home settings, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness, organise deep cleaning tasks, and keep documentation up to date while adhering to infection control procedures. Training and progression opportunities are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Six months experience working with patients in a care home setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment.
• To ensure cleaning of all areas of the home to the highest standard.
• To organise deep cleaning duties when required.
• Complete documentation as and when required.
• Promote good housekeeping with health and safety and ensure the property is well maintained.
• Attend staff meetings as and when required.

Skills

Care Home experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Housekeeper - Relief

Main Duties:

• Comply with Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels
• To ensure cleaning of all areas of the home are to the highest standard
• To organise deep cleaning duties when required
• Complete documentation as and when required
• Ensure cleaning and laundry supplies are stored safely and used effectively to minimise wastage
• Attend all necessary training
• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant
• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
• Promote good housekeeping, in respect of health and safety and ensure that there is no neglect of property and ensuring a well maintained area of care
• Keep all cleaning store rooms neat and tidy as well as ensuring there is enough stock
• Order stock as and when required keeping in mind costs and budgets
• To attend staff meetings as and when required
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Administration Duties:

• Keep cleaning records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any change

General & Personal Development:

• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Organised and trustworthy
• Pride in your work
• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
• Ability to take instruction
• Punctual and Reliable
• Clean and Tidy appearance
• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

About the role

The Package:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Training package from start date
• Onsite Training
• Free Essential Food Hygiene Training Level 2 & 3
• Private health insurance after 3 years
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Free uniform
• Support during studies and progression in career opportunities

About the company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Required Criteria

• At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to work under pressure

Desired Criteria

• Enthusiastic and Professional
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

Skills you'll need