Housekeeper – Croft Avenue Care Home, Off Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ
Shifts : 8am to 5pm 3 days per week, inclusive of working alternate weekends
Hours: 27 per week
Job Summary
At Croft Avenue Care Home is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met and they are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our dedicated team works to enhance the quality of life of our residents, promoting their independence and privacy, ensuring that our residents lead fulfilling and independent lives.
As a Housekeeper, you will help ensure that all areas of the home are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, supporting the wellbeing and dignity of our residents while contributing to a welcoming and homely environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain resident bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and staff areas to a high standard.
- Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed in line with infection control and health and safety procedures.
- Dust, vacuum, mop floors, and sanitise surfaces throughout the home.
- Assist with laundry duties where required, including washing, drying, and folding residents’ clothing and bedding.
- Safely use cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with training and COSHH guidelines.
- Ensure cleaning supplies are stored safely and report any shortages to the appropriate manager.
- Respond promptly to cleaning requests and support the team in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.
- Work respectfully around residents, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and comfort at all times.
Requirements
- Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- A good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A reliable, organised, and proactive approach to work.
- Good communication skills and a friendly manner when interacting with residents and colleagues.
- Commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within a care environment.
Why Choose Us?
Outstanding Employee Benefits
- Good Overall CQC Rating: Join a team that prides itself on delivering high standards of care.
- Excellent Review Score on carehome.co.uk: Our residents and their families consistently rate us highly, reflecting our commitment to quality care.
- Comprehensive Management Support: Benefit from a strong management structure including an Operations Manager for every five homes, regular support visits, a dedicated Training Manager, Business Support Manager, Peripatetic Manager, Director of Operations, and hands-on involvement from our Company Directors.
- Employee Reward Schemes: Recognising and celebrating those who go above and beyond.
- Employee of the Month Scheme: £30 added to your next month’s wage.
- Family Choice Award: £500 holiday voucher.
- Fully Digital Ecosystem: Our digital systems streamline daily tasks, allowing staff to focus more time on residents and less on paperwork.
- Free Sanitary Products: Essential products available free in the workplace.
- Extensive Reinvestment Plans: Continuous investment in our homes and facilities.
- Career Progression for All: We support professional development and promote opportunities for internal progression.
Health Assured Employee Benefits
Employees have access to a comprehensive wellbeing support package including:
- Life Support: Face-to-face, telephone and online counselling, as well as life and leadership coaching.
- Legal Information: Advice and support with issues such as debt management and legal disputes.
- Bereavement Support: Guidance and counselling for grief, alongside legal support for related matters.
- Online CBT Support: Self-help modules, fact sheets and videos from qualified counsellors covering topics such as anxiety, depression and menopause.
- 24/7 Confidential Helpline: Support available for employees and immediate family members.
- Medical Information: Practical advice from qualified nurses on a wide range of health concerns.
- Active Care: Early intervention for stress-related absence.
- Wisdom App: Digital resources providing ongoing wellbeing support.
Supportive Work Environment
- Uniform provided
- A wide range of free training opportunities
- Access to an extensive online training programme and classroom-based learning
- Opportunities to develop your career within a growing care organisation
Croft Avenue Care Home offers a friendly and supportive working environment where every member of the team plays an important role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and truly at home.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you located within Cumbria?
- Are you over 18?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
