Housekeeping Assistant

Signature; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Up to 30 days annual leave + 8 bank/h

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend bonus

Cycle to work

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle seeks a dedicated Housekeeper in Hendon to maintain spotless resident rooms and communal spaces, upholding top cleanliness and hygiene. The role includes laundry duties and supporting safety by spotting hazards and collaborating with the housekeeping and wellbeing teams.

Internally, the position is called Hospitality Assistant and offers full-time shifts, a starting rate of £13.45 per hour, plus a range of staff benefits to reward dedication and wellbeing in our luxury

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 is advantageous.
• Experience in similar role preferred.
• Strong cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of resident rooms and communal areas.
• Perform laundry duties to keep linens clean.
• Identify potential fire and safety risks and report to team.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, food & beverage, and wellbeing teams.
• Deliver high standards of service and care in a luxury setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Communication skills

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 1

Job description

Take pride in creating a beautiful environment for our residents, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Housekeeper at our luxury care and nursing home in Hendon.

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 09:30 - 14:30, 12:00 - 17:00.
• Full time shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Hendonnearest train station (1.5 miles)
• Bus number - 240 (3 min walk)
• Free parking on site for car drivers

Your Role at Signature

As our Housekeeper, you’ll be the sort of person who doesn’t go out without leaving a tidy bed. You’ll apply your high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness to our resident’s homes and communal living spaces, to ensure they’re spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.

You’ll also be working in laundry ensuring that the linen is kept clean for residents’ comfort and hygiene. You’ll also have your eye out for potential fire and accident risks, working with the housekeeping and maintenance team to reduce any risks to resident’s safety.

Our residents will notice and appreciate attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness builds confidence in our service delivery.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your methodical nature, high personal standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and effective written and verbal communication, an NVQ level 1 and experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the purpose inside you.