Housekeeper - Bank
We currently have an opportunity for an energetic individual to join our Ancillary Staff Team in our residential care home for older people as a Housekeeper for our home in Stowmarket, Suffolk. View our home
Our Housekeeping Team are instrumental to the upkeep of resident rooms and shared spaces and pride themselves on going the extra mile to provide an excellent service for everybody in the home.
Finborough Court is a modern and spacious home in the quiet, rural village of Great Finborough. Our staff provide residential care, dementia care and respite care for 32 residents.
Have a watch here of "What it means to work in a Christian Care Home "
Responsibilities:
* Clean client rooms and common areas;
* Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy;
* Liaise with the Senior Housekeeper on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control;
* Receive/collect items for laundering including, clothing, bedding, soft furnishings and household linens;
* Fold items correctly, distribute residents’ clothing and store linen and household items safely;
* Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition;
* Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur;
* Maintain records as required by your manager;
* Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as required;
* In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.
We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post.
About you:
* You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
* You must have at least 1 years of housekeeping experience;
* You need to be able to operate cleaning/ laundry equipment in a safe and reliable manner
* You need to be able to work as part of a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents; and
* You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.
For more details, please take a look at the and.
Hours:
Bank Shifts
The candidate must be flexible and available to cover shifts on weekdays, weekends, both scheduled and at short notice.
Benefits:
* Weekend rate £
* Get paid for doing your training!
* Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
* Paid DBS checks
* Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
* Ongoing support from management
* Free refreshments during shift within the care homes
* Flexible working: various working hours
* Employee assistance programme (free counselling)
* Work clothing provided/funded
* Goody-bag for new starters
* Team events
* Perkbox rewards
* Pension scheme
* Recommend a Friend Scheme
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
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