Housekeepers - Zero Hour Contract

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in Bath is seeking a proactive housekeeper to join their dynamic ancillary team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a residential care setting, ensuring a supportive environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have empathy for older people and be well-organized. Flexible working hours are available, along with career development opportunities and a supportive staff team.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday including bank holiday

Career development

Flexible working

Team events

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with older people.
• Able to operate laundry equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean client rooms and common areas.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the home.
• Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organization

Adaptability

Job description

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As part of Pilgrims' Friend Society, we aim to create a supportive environment which respects and celebrates Christian beliefs. From housekeeping to other roles, our dedication to holistic care shines through, ensuring dedicated support at every level. We aim to enhance the quality of our family members lives and create a happy environment. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment is essential to the wellbeing of our family members.

Bridgemead is seeking for a team player who is proactive and determined to work in our dynamic ancillary team. As a housekeeper, you will be responsible for all aspects of the cleaning duties in accordance with the daily and weekly schedules. Bridgemead is a 32-bed residential care home by the river in central Bath. The home cares for those who live with dementia and respite care in Bath. View our lovely homehere .

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Clean client rooms and common areas;
• Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy;
• Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control;
• Fold items correctly, distribute residents' clothing and store linen and household items safely;
• Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition;
• Maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment;
• Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur;
• Maintain records as required by your manager;
• Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as needed;
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you must perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post.

About you:

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
• You need to be able to operate laundry equipment in a safe and reliable manner
• You need to be able to work as part of a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents; and
• You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.

For more details, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Hours:

Zero hour contract/Bank shifts available (to ensure cover for absence, sickness, holidays and relief).

• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holiday
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Care Friends referral
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

- What our staff say about working at Middlefields House ..." relaxed and homely environment" ... -

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.