Housekeeper

Job summary

The Company

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with a friendly and supportive team, with great staff benefits and all set in beautiful surroundings?

We are recruiting for a new Housekeeper to join the team in Trinity Lodge - our warm and welcoming Assisted Living Development set within the beautiful surroundings of St George’s Park. We support residents to live independently while providing tailored care and support when needed. With modern facilities, inviting communal spaces and a strong sense of community, Trinity Lodge is a place where our residents, and staff, truly feel at home.

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.

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.

Benefits

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, 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 maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff. Your duties will include cleaning and maintaining all communal areas, supporting residents with light domestic tasks in their apartments, and assisting with laundry and housekeeping services.   You will work to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, following Health & Safety, COSHH and infection control guidelines at all times, while respecting residents’ privacy and individual preferences. Kindness, attention to detail and a commitment to quality will be at the heart of everything you do.

Requirements

• We are looking for someone with some experience of working as a cleaner or Housekeeper however full training will be given if we think you demonstrate the right qualities at interview.
• 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

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to follow instructions and detailed guidelines and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills towards residents, colleagues and visitors. 
• Have previous experience in a Housekeeper/ Cleaning position however full training will be provided.
• Be able to work within a team and also work unsupervised.
• Show thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Have a basic understanding of using cleaning chemicals and handling and dealing with infection control situations.

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