Housekeeper

Job summary

Please note, we do not provide sponsorships.

Are you looking to work for an organisation with a real purpose – one where there is no limit to fresh ideas?

It isn’t what you do that makes you special, it’s the way you do it.

Our newly opened care home in Derby, Kingsway View is seeking Housekeepers to join us on this exciting new journey. Providing residential, respite, dementia and nursing care, with 80 state-of-the-art rooms for residents to reside in, spacious dining and lounge areas, an on-site cafe?, floor-to-ceiling windows, and so much more, we are excited to be bringing this opportunity to Derby!

With the desire to always improve and develop their staff skillset, you will be encouraged to progress and develop skills, qualifications and training with the support of the company, so no experience is required!

What you will receive as a Housekeeper;

• £12.91 per hour
• Part-time, permanent contract
• 28.88 hours per week on a 6-weekly rolling rota
• 9-hour shifts, 8am-5pm, 3 on 3 off
• Derby-based with fantastic transport links - DE22 3ZB

What you will be doing as a Housekeeper;

• Ensure all residents’ rooms are clean, tidy and laid out how each resident prefers
• Carrying out comprehensive cleaning including washing floors, emptying bins, vacuuming, dusting etc. in all communal areas of the home
• Clean and tidy all communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms, kitchens and bathrooms
• Wash, dry and iron residents’ clothes and households linen to a standard you would expect in your own home
• Putting away residents’ clothing, knowing how each resident likes to have this stored
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, knowing their likes/dislikes and how they like their homes to be cleaned and arranged

What benefits you will receive as a Housekeeper;

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Claim cash back on dental, eye care, physio, prescriptions etc
• 24/7 counselling service
• 24/7 GP service
• And more..
• Referral programme – claim up to £200 for referring a friend
• Employee of the month
• Care Awards
• Double Pay on bank holidays
• Early Pay Day scheme
• Various learning and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Housekeeper;

• Fantastic communication and organisation skills
• Able to manage workload, and time and prioritise tasks efficiently
• Understanding of COSHH & a commitment to infection and prevention control
• Basic sewing skills and the ability to use essential cleaning equipment
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential