Domestic

Orchard Care Homes; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group operates Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home, where the focus is high-standard cleanliness and exemplary service for residents and families. The role supports daily operations by maintaining hygienic environments and safe storage of chemicals, in a physically demanding, busy care home setting.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, confidentiality, and continuous training, with recognition programs and a pension scheme as part of the employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the care home.
• Follow stringent guidelines and ensure chemicals are stored safely.
• Physically demanding role requiring active participation in cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the care home to a high standard according to guidelines and schedules.
• Respect privacy, dignity and confidentiality of residents.
• Ensure equipment is safe and report faults to Home Management.
• Check housekeeping items and inform manager of shortages.
• Be alert, spot-clean spillages, and participate in team meetings and training.

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and providing an outstanding service?

Location:

Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home -

16 - 18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 1UB

Rates of Pay:

£12.21 per hour

Introduction to the role

When entering any one of our homes, everyone will notice our high standards of cleanliness. A clean, well maintained, and tidy environment has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of everyone in the home which is why this position plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of our homes.

You will engage with all the individuals living in the home, their families and be an advocate for the company, that’s why we are looking for team members who want to make a difference, are caring and will enjoy working in a busy care home environment.

Following stringent guidelines and ensuring chemicals are stored safely, you will be responsible for your own equipment and storeroom. This is a physically demanding job that will require you to deal with all aspects of cleanliness in the home.

What You'll Be Doing

To ensure that all areas of the Care Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the individuals and home’s needs.

To always respect and maintain confidentiality of personal information, including people’s right to privacy, dignity, and choice.

To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

To make sure that all equipment used is in full, safe working order and immediately report any faults to the Home Management team.

To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages.

To always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur.

To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meetings, attend training sessions, and ensure that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

Everything You’ll Love

Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways

Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more

Excellent employee recognition schemes such as

‘Making a Difference” award and

Long Service Awards

Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an

Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round

Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future

Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.