Beech Tree House: Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Job Title: Housekeeper
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Beech Tree House, Alnwick

Prestwick Care are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding career within the care industry to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time for the Organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our team, in this role a Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount card at our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality domestic and laundry provision, in conjunction with other staff.
• To ensure all relevant staff comply with the policies and procedures of the company.
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, Staff Members and Visitors.
• Prioritise workload of, and allocate tasks to, Domestic and Laundry Staff.
• Create and maintain cleaning and laundry regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the Care Home in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
• Liaise with the Home Manager when ordering cleaning products. Undertake monthly stock checks.
• Prepare housekeeping and laundry rotas in conjunction with the Home Manager ensure Staff Members adhere to these rotas.
• Ensure all equipment used by you is clean and well maintained.
• Thorough cleaning of all areas, including dusting, vacuuming, polishing, restocking and washing down of all areas.
• Liaise with the Home Manager regarding the effectiveness of processes and procedures to maximise relevant standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Good communication Skills.
• Genuine interest in, and experience of working with, the relevant Client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team Player.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Have a genuine interest in high standards of cleanliness.

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person