Housekeeper - Care Home

Job summary

The Company

Are you someone with a keen eye for detail and attention to thoroughness looking for an Organisation with great staff benefits and all set in beautiful surroundings?

Then Augustinian Care is the place for you!

St Clare’s Care Home is one of our two purpose-built care homes located in the grounds of St George’s Park. Both of our homes offer the best in modern facilities combined with the traditional principles of care which has been offered by the Augustinian Sisters at St George’s since 1868.

Our two sixty-bed Care Homes are based in St George’s Park, Ditchling Common, within 3 miles of both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views overlooking the South Downs.

You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.

Benefits

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.

• Competitive remuneration
• Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
• Annual pay reviews
• Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
• Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
• Free on site secure parking
• DBS checks - Company funded checks
• Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
• Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
• Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
• Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street & online brands/shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (T&C's apply)
• Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
• Paid sick leave (T&C's apply)
• Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in supporting the team by ensuring that our Homes are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

This role can be physically demanding and fast-paced, requiring compassion, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility. However, the rewards are significant, with high levels of job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

You will be part of a warm and welcoming team, all committed to creating a positive and friendly atmosphere within the Home. Your duties will include ensuring that residents’ bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, and all communal areas are thoroughly cleaned and well-presented, contributing to a safe and comfortable living environment.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working within a Care Home setting however if you have a good work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and a background in housekeeping or cleaning, we would love to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided to help you succeed in your role.

An understanding of Health & Safety, Infection Control and COSHH would be an advantage.

All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. 

Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.

You must have current valid right to work in the UK.

This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.

The Person

You should be able and willing to follow instructions and detailed guidelines and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

It is essential that you can work within a team and also work unsupervised as needed.

If you can show thoroughness and attention to detail that would be an advantage.

If you have a basic understanding of using cleaning chemicals and handling and dealing with infection control situations within a challenging environment we would also welcome your application.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click ‘apply'.

You must have current right to work in the UK.