Housekeeper

Sandstone Care Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group is recruiting a reliable Housekeeper for daytime shifts at Parklands. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents, with tasks including room cleaning, laundry, stock control, and general housekeeping duties.

You will work as part of a team, following hygiene standards and health and safety guidelines, to ensure a high level of comfort and dignity for residents. Flexible and detail-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning is desirable, though full training is provided.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Caring and respectful approach to residents’ dignity and privacy.
• Flexible and adaptable to assist with various housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' bedrooms and communal areas to high standards.
• Follow cleaning schedules, infection prevention procedures and health & safety guidelines.
• Manage laundry and linen, including collection, washing, sorting and distribution.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning products and supplies as needed.
• Support resident wellbeing by creating a welcoming, comfortable environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Laundry

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

• Hourly Rate : £13.06
• Shifts: 8am – 4:30pm

Parklands is a purpose-built care home offering expert residential, dementia nursing, and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment. Just a short stroll from beautiful Hesketh Park, our home has been thoughtfully designed to support comfort, wellbeing, and independence.

We are currently recruiting a reliable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment during daytime hours.

Your Role as a Housekeeper:

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning Residents' Bedrooms and Communal Areas: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, including bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining areas, and corridors.
• Ensuring Excellent Hygiene Standards: Following cleaning schedules, infection prevention procedures, and health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Laundry and Linen Management: Assisting with the collection, laundering, sorting, and distribution of residents' clothing and household linen.
• Stock Control: Monitoring and replenishing cleaning products, toiletries, and housekeeping supplies as required.
• Supporting Resident Wellbeing: Helping to create a pleasant, welcoming environment that promotes comfort, dignity, and independence for residents.
• Working as Part of a Team: Collaborating with colleagues across the home to ensure housekeeping services are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll be:

• Reliable and Hardworking: Able to work independently, manage their time effectively, and take pride in maintaining high standards.
• Experienced in Housekeeping or Cleaning: Previous experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or laundry role is desirable, although full training will be provided.
• Detail-Oriented: Able to notice and address cleaning requirements, ensuring all areas of the home are kept clean, hygienic, and well-presented.
• Caring and Respectful: Understanding the importance of residents' dignity, privacy, and personal preferences when carrying out housekeeping duties.
• Team Players: Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to support the smooth running of the home.
• Committed to High Standards: Passionate about providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to assist with a range of housekeeping and laundry tasks to meet the needs of the service.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.