Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Hours: 25 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Working pattern: Includes weekend and bank holiday working

Reporting to the Home Manager or Deputy Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the home is clean, pleasant, comfortable and safe for residents, visitors and colleagues, including bedrooms, communal areas and other shared spaces.
• Ensuring that cleaning products are used effectively and safely, following manufacturers’ instructions and all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
• Following cleaning schedules and prioritising tasks to meet the needs of residents and the home.
• Working as part of a team to provide a welcoming, clean and homely environment for residents.
• Respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and personal preferences at all times.
• Complying with infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining confidentiality.

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• A customer service NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is desirable.
• Knowledge of the safe use and handling of cleaning products.
• An understanding of cleaning procedures and the use of relevant equipment, such as carpet cleaners.
• An understanding of data protection, confidentiality and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.

• Well organised, with good time management skills.
• Friendly, approachable and able to demonstrate empathy and respect towards residents.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise and plan tasks around residents’ needs.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Willing to work weekends and bank holidays as part of the agreed working pattern.

Please note that all applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.