Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can really help make a difference to the everyday lives of our residents, staff and visitors? As a Housekeeping Assistant (bank staff) in our dedicated team at our home at Strode Park House (Herne), you will ensure a welcoming and safe environment, demonstrating that first impressions matter.
So if you are looking for a flexible employment option, don't join an agency – come and see what Strode Park Foundation has to offer, we'd love to hear from you
Joining our bank team of Housekeeping Assistants at Strode Park House we can offer the following:
* Flexible working
* You pick the shifts you want to do – days, nights or weekends
* You'll get comprehensive support from day one
* There'll be training and development opportunities to develop your skills
If you take pride in making sure your surroundings are kept to an excellent standard and have a strong interest in adult care services, then you could be just the perfect person we're looking for. This role is on a bank contract, offering flexible working and hours, as required.
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will:
* Ensure that the home area is cleaned to the required standard.
* Support and encourage people who use our services to maintain their personal space in an appropriate and homely manner.
* Provide a cleaning and housekeeping service to a high standard such that the home is clean and has a healthy and welcoming environment.
* Support as required, all housekeeping tasks.
Strode Park House is a residential home with nursing care for 55 adults with physical disabilities and complex needs in Herne, Kent. We've been delivering care since 1946 and this residential home is where it all started.
The team at Strode Park House ensures our residents live in a safe and secure environment; each person's individual wellbeing, dignity and choice is vitally important within the community of residents who live at or come for a short break. Further information can be found here:
Strode Park House provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a 'Flex from First' employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Our ideal Housekeeping Assistant will:
* Have cleaning experience, not necessarily gained through employment.
* Be able to read and understand instructions, especially the correct use of chemicals.
* Be flexible to cover the shifts required by the post.
* Have the ability to communicate with most service users.
* Be willing and interested in working in a caring environment and supporting service users.
Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you already have experience of working in a care home environment.