Housekeeping Assistant

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Twyford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Performance bonus

Workplace pension

Training and development

Employee assistance

Discounts

Free on-site parking

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Thames Wood House in Wargrave, part of Hamberley Care Homes, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, hygienic spaces and laundry services across the home. You will work closely with care staff to support daily operations and deliver a 5-star standard of domestic service for residents.

The successful candidate will have domestic experience in a care setting, COSHH awareness, a flexible, reliable attitude, and a commitment to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Flexible and reliable attitude.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply of clean laundry and housekeeping services throughout the home.
• Keep all areas clean, hygienic and well-maintained including bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Handle laundry and linen care with attention to residents' belongings.
• Interact with residents, offering assistance to help them feel at ease.
• Maintain housekeeping supplies and report shortages to the manager.
• Work closely with caregivers and staff to support the care plan.

Skills

Domestic experience

Empathy

COSHH awareness

Team player

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Joining us at Thames Wood House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you\'ll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. Our Housekeeping team ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home.

If this sounds like you and you\'re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• To ensure the supply of both clean laundry and housekeeping service throughout the home and contribute to the provision of cleaning, laundry and domestic services to the home.
• Ensuring all areas of the care home are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained, including bedrooms, communal spaces, and bathrooms.
• Handling laundry and linen care with attention to residents\' personal belongings.
• Interacting with residents, offering assistance when needed to help them feel at ease.
• Maintaining housekeeping supplies, reporting any shortages to the manager.
• Working closely with caregivers and other staff to support the overall care plan and home operations.
• Previous domestic experience in a similar care home setting.
• Flexible and reliable attitude.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we\'re seeking a Housekeeper to help us achieve our goals.

About Thames Wood House

Thames Wood House is a luxurious care home in Wargrave, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.

Benefits and Perks

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.