Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Join the Team at Chestnut Lodge Care Home

Nestled in the peaceful countryside just a mile from the charming village of Benburb in County Tyrone, Chestnut Lodge Care Home offers a warm and supportive environment for up to 40 residents. We specialise in Dementia Nursing, General Nursing, and Physical Disability care, providing both short-term respite and long-term care services.

At Chestnut Lodge, we are passionate about supporting our staff’s growth and development. We actively encourage internal progression and collaborate with local colleges and universities to offer ongoing training and educational opportunities.

If you’re committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and eager to grow your career in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Kathryn Homes, our Housekeeper role is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Responsible for the environment of the Home, the Housekeeper lead the domestic and laundry teams in contributing to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.

The Housekeeper works closely with the Home Manager, care teams and residents, building trusting relationships to create a comfortable environment where our residents feel safe and cared for. From ensuring that rooms are clean to tidying communal areas, every task contributes to the value that we add to the lives of our residents.

• Oversee and perform a variety of tasks throughout the Home, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning surfaces in resident rooms, communal areas and offices; adhering to cleaning and laundry schedules as required.
• Manage the domestic team to guarantee that all areas of the Home, including bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas and hallways, are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management.
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.
• Responsible for the storage of cleaning products, ensuring they meet COSHH regulations and all cleaning machinery and equipment are used properly and stored safely.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Opportunities for progression
  
  Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

Kathryn Homes are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The Right to Work in the UK

• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations
• Previous experience gained within a Health and Social Care setting
• Experience supervising staff

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

We’re always on the look out for…