Housekeeper – Oulton Manor, Leeds. £13.45 per hour 36.6 hours per week
Make a difference every day in a home where quality, comfort and care come first.
At Oulton Manor, our luxury care home in the heart of Oulton, Leeds, we are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming and impeccably maintained environment for our residents. Providing exceptional residential and dementia care, Oulton Manor combines outstanding facilities, beautifully landscaped gardens and a dedicated team committed to helping residents live well every day. Oulton Manor offers residential and dementia care in a premium environment with spacious en-suite bedrooms, elegant communal areas, a café bar, hair and beauty salon, and stunning gardens.
We are now looking for a Housekeeper to join our friendly team.
About the role
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring our home remains clean, safe and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring resident bedrooms, communal areas and facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Creating a pleasant, comfortable and safe environment for residents and visitors.
- Using cleaning products and equipment correctly and safely, following company policies and COSHH guidance.
- Carrying out daily, weekly and deep cleaning schedules.
- Reporting maintenance issues, hazards or concerns promptly.
- Supporting infection prevention and control standards.
- Working closely with colleagues across the home to deliver an outstanding resident experience.
- Promoting residents' dignity, privacy and independence at all times.
About you
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a positive difference to the lives of older people.
Required knowledge and experience
- Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment, including carpet cleaners.
- Experience of using cleaning products safely and effectively.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements, including COSHH.
Required skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Friendly, approachable and caring nature.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to prioritise workloads and adapt to the needs of residents.
- High standards of attention to detail and cleanliness.
What you'll gain
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive management and friendly colleagues.
- Employee benefits and wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to residents' daily lives.
Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options
Finance
- Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
