We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper. Are you dedicated, supportive, and enjoy seeing how the little things make a difference? Then the housekeeping role is a great role for you. Our homes need passionate and detailed people to help maintain a high level of housekeeping so that our residents feel safe and comfortable. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Housekeeper you will be:
1. Responsible for keeping the Home environment clean, tidy, and hazard-free, e.g., cleaning of equipment and safe disposal of waste, and carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions for daily, weekly, and less frequent operations.
2. Overseeing all duties of the domestic and laundry staff team.
3. Working as part of the domestic and laundry staff teams as needed.
4. Responsible for the duty rotas for domestic and laundry staff and converting these to timesheets for payroll purposes.
5. Under the supervision of the Home Manager, able to carry out annual appraisals for domestic and laundry staff, conduct staff supervision, appraisal, and personal development plans.
6. Under the supervision of the Home Manager, organise sufficient levels of materials and supplies for cleaning and laundry staff, whilst being mindful of budgetary control.
7. Able to operate an efficient stock control system.
8. Ensuring that the Company Policy on Infection Control and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) are adhered to at all times.
9. Thoroughly cleaning vacated rooms ready for re-occupation.
To succeed you will be:
1. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Able to work under your own initiative and in a fast-paced environment.
3. Polite and courteous, energetic, and outgoing.
4. A team player who engages well with others.
5. Willing to positively contribute towards enhancing the quality and service levels for all service users.
6. Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
If you possess these qualities, then experience of working as a Housekeeper isn’t necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development, and support opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
1. Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off.
2. Free meals.
3. Access to excellent training.
4. Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle.
5. Free onsite parking.
6. Free uniform.
7. NEST workplace pension contributions.
8. Long service awards.
Northlea Court, Cramlington
Northlea Court Care Home is located in Cramlington and is convenient for shops, amenities, public transport, and the A1(M). Manor Walks Shopping Centre is just one mile away.
The centre provides residential care for people who need support with everyday activities such as washing, dressing, or eating, as well as keeping on top of taking regular medications. In addition, the service offers specialist residential and nursing care for those who are living with dementia or a mental health condition.
Short-term respite care is also available to give family or friends a well-earned break, and specialist intermediate nursing care is also offered as an alternative to a hospital stay.
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