Housekeeping Assistants

TipTopJob; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free meals on shift

Free parking on shift

Free training with inhouse support and

mentoring

Free uniforms (or GBP 150 clothing al

Job summary

Fairfield Residential Home in Oxford is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and inviting space for residents, supporting infection control policy and daily housekeeping tasks. You will work with a team that values attention to detail, compassion, and teamwork.

The role involves cleaning residents' rooms, dining areas, lounges, and communal spaces, plus bathrooms, laundry duties, and stock maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning of the home as directed to meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Regular cleaning of residents' rooms, dining room, lounge, hallways and other areas.
• Clean ensuites, communal bathrooms and toilets as described in cleaning descriptors.
• Occasional cleaning of spillages as required; work in the laundry.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and inform management when replacement is needed.
• Ensure safe storage and use of cleaning materials and chemicals; adhere to health and safety regulations.

Job description

Location: Fairfield Residential Home, Oxford
Salary : A GBP 13.28 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
At Fairfield, we believe in creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for our residents and staff. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting space for our residents, helping to enhance their overall quality of life. Youll be part of a team that values attention to detail, compassion, and teamwork in every task we undertake.

General Duties

• To assist with the cleaning of the home as directed by the Head of Housekeeping and as specified in the Fairfield cleaning schedule, to ensure that the home always meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with the homes prevention and control of infections policy. This will usually include:
• Regular cleaning of residents rooms;
• Regular cleaning of dining room, lounge and hallways, other communal and office areas;
• Regular cleaning of ensuites, communal bathrooms and toilets as described in the cleaning descriptors
• Occasional cleaning of spillages as required;
• Work in the laundry.
• To maintain cleaning equipment, including keeping cleaning equipment clean and informing the Head of Housekeeping when equipment or stocks require replacement.
• To ensure that cleaning materials, chemicals and other substances are properly and safely used and always stored in a secure cupboard.
• To ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• To report immediately any incident of verbal, physical or mental ill treatment to a member of the management team.
• To report any complaint made by residents, or on their behalf by relatives or friends, to the Registered Manager.
• To fulfil all mandatory trainings as outlined by the Training Manager.
• To respect the confidentiality of all matters that you might learn in the course of your employment. All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Employee Benefits For Fairfield Staff Include

• Competitive rates of pay
• Standard Life auto enrolment pension scheme
• Free meals while on shift
• Free parking while on shift subject to availability
• Free training with inhouse support and mentoring
• Free uniforms (or A GBP 150 annual clothing allowance for Social Wellbeing and Maintenance)
• Free access to an employee assistance programme with a range of services including shopping discounts, financial and legal advice, counselling and a health and wellbeing smartphone app
• A joining bonus of A GBP 250 payable on successful completion of your probationary period.