Housekeeper, Healthcare

About Alex Wood House Care Home

Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family‑feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.

We’re based in a quiet nook in Arbury on the north‑eastern side of Cambridge, three miles from the city centre. Our home offers 24‑hour residential care and 36 en‑suite bedrooms.

Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning are delivered in the home to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Salary: £12.71 per hour.

Shift Patterns: 16.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home

Location:

Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS
– 3 miles from the city centre.

• Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene are maintained.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

• Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.