Housekeeping Assistant

Athenacarehomes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to uphold exceptional service standards. In this role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Your responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, adhering to health and safety protocols, and engaging with residents to enrich their daily lives. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment. If you have a passion for care and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary with enhancements on bank holidays

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
• A passion for care and putting residents' needs first is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning duties are performed to the highest standards.
• Engage with residents in conversation and meaningful activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Cleaning Skills

Education

Experience in a similar position

Job description

As a Housekeeper at Avocet Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service within the home.

About Avocet Court Care Home:
Situated in a residential nook in Ipswich, our 115-bedroom Avocet Court Care Home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. As one of the top residential care homes, we provide exceptional standards of care.

We’re proud to have an award-winning activities team and a newly refurbished café that is the heart of our home.

About the role:
Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning are delivered in the home to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Salary:
£11.44 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
22.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene are maintained.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.