Housekeeping Assistant

Advinia Health Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Glasgow is seeking a Cleaner to ensure high standards of cleanliness in care homes. This role is suitable for someone passionate about a caring environment, and no prior experience is needed as training will be provided. The ideal candidate works well in a team and has excellent communication skills. This is a great opportunity to begin your career in a supportive setting with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Professional training

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be able to work to set cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of bedrooms, corridors, and public areas.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Keep storage areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Pride in work

Fantastic people skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Job description

Overview

About Us... Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission... Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring sections of bedrooms, corridor and public areas are kept clean and tidy to the required standard.
• Daily Cleaning (including but not limited to):
  • Emptying waste bins and wiping out.
  • Vacuuming throughout and mopping.
  • Cleaning dining rooms / lounges / lavatories.
  • Cleaning taps and sinks.
  • Spot cleaning all floorings.
• Weekly Cleaning (including but not limited to):
  • Polishing all mirrors.
  • Dusting handrails and radiators.
  • Dusting and polishing furniture and windowsills.
  • Washing floors.
  • Dusting pictures.
  • Dusting light bulbs and fittings.
  • Restocking toiletries, soaps, towels etc. as and when required.
  • Efficient and economical use of supplies provided.
  • Assisting with Linen Room duties when requested.
  • Keeping storage areas clean and tidy and stocked up at all times.

A few things we are looking for…

• Pride: As you can expect, we have set cleaning standards to work to, and this role can be physically demanding, but this will motivate you to complete any task to your best ability.
• Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships with a non-judgemental attitude.
• Caring by nature: An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for your role.
• Great team player: Do you work well in a team of like minded people?
• No experience? No problem: We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care.

In Return we can offer...

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• A comprehensive benefits package including a pension, Refer a Friend scheme and much more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age