Please note, we do not provide sponsorships.
Acorn House is seeking a Housekeeper to join their Housekeeping team to ensure their 64-bed residential home looks as beautiful as ever for its residents. Providing residential and specialist dementia care, Acorn House is looking to find a team player who will focus on keeping the home clean, tidy and presentable whilst also keeping in mind that this is the residents’ home when cleaning individuals’ rooms.
If you are looking for a role where you can take pride in your work, build relationships with colleagues and residents, and ensure their home is kept as it should be, this role is for you!
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
- Based in Carrington, NG5 2AT
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 household linen to a standard you would expect in your own home
- Putting away residents personal 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, 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
If you would like to apply for this fabulous Housekeeper opportunity at Acorn House, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ in Health & Social Care, or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
