Housekeeper

Hartford Care; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Wagestream access

DBS and PIN costs reimbursed

Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards discounts

24/7 digital GP service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend/Resident scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hartford Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to keep our home clean, safe and welcoming. You will dust, clean bathrooms, care for houseplants, and complete cleaning logs while engaging with residents and maintaining a warm, supportive atmosphere.

The role supports flexibility with full-time and part-time hours, offering a meaningful and rewarding environment. The position emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and teamwork, with DBS checks required and opportunities for ongoing learning,

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring attitude essential.
• Clear communication skills and comfortable using IT systems.
• Strong organising and planning abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and infection control protocols.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Complete cleaning logs and ensure hygiene standards.
• Contribute to a safe, tidy and caring home environment.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Good organisation

Attention to detail

Health & safety (COSHH)

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time hours available

Location: Belford House - Four Marks, Alton (GU34 5AH)

Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time hours available

Location: Belford House - Four Marks, Alton (GU34 5AH)

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, caring for houseplants or completing the cleaning logs, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100’s of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities

Requirements

Essential

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.