Job Title:
Housekeeper (Care Home)
Responsible to:
Service Manager
Responsible for:
N/A
Hours of Work:
37.5 Hrs Per Week on Shift Pattern which may include weekend working
Location:
2 Sydenham Avenue, L17 3AS
Salary and benefits:
£23,400
33 Days Annual leave including bank holidays per annum
Paid Medicash support
Birthday Day
Charity Day
Spiritual Day
Well-being Hours
Cycle To Work Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Company Pension Scheme 4%
Funded Training Opportunities
Interview and Shortlisting Dates
Shortlisting Date: W/C 17th February 2025
Interview Date: W/C 20th February 2025
YMCA is a registered charity and company Limited by Guarantee. We were founded in 1846 and so we build on a long history of providing a place for people experiencing challenging times in their lives. YMCA Together is a truly value driven organisation. Our vision is that everyone should feel safe, understood, empowered and positive for their future. We meet our vision by working within our values of Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness. These SHREK values run through all that we do from recruitment to how we work alongside people in our services to our partnership approach with other providers. Our clear vision and values come together to help us in our mission to inspire and support people to change their lives by instilling hope, valuing the person and maximising potential.
Job Purpose
To ensure the cleanliness of the service is maintained at a high standard complying with infection control guidelines. Maintaining appropriate records, restocking and cleaning orders. You will be responsible for carrying out all cleaning duties within the care home including communal areas, resident rooms and en-suites. You will ensure on a daily basis that deep cleaning tasks are carried out to a high standard.
Hours of Work
The post holder will be working flexibly based on the individual needs of the service and could include early, late or office hours type shifts 7 days per week with variability.
Duties and responsibilities
To provide a programme of domestic cleaning management including a non judgemental approach to the needs of services users, observing and respecting their dignity, privacy and independence.
The specific areas of responsibility are set out below. These are subject to regular review in order to meet the changing needs of YMCA Together and the environment in which it operates.
Domestic duties
Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout YMCA properties on a daily basis
Cleaning of all communal areas including staff office and staff facilities
Cleaning bedrooms and en-suits as required
Maintain healthy stocks of cleaning products and materials
Spot clean any spillages, using appropriate equipment and signage
Perform laundry duties as per Laundry protocol
Working alongside the staff team where applicable to ensure that effective hygiene standards are maintained 7 days a week
Operate electrical and mechanical equipment from time to time, including floor polishers, etc. after appropriate training
Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the cleaning schedules but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.