Location: Hartwell, Northampton
Rate: £12.71 per hour
Permanent | Part Time| 21 - 30 hours per week 7am to 5pm or 7am to 3pm
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting Housekeeper to join our service in Plymouth, To work as a member of our care delivery team in maintaining high standards of Resident Care. The Housekeeper will be expected to assist in delivering a high standard, clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Housekeeper will report to the Home Manager.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
To take direction and daily job tasks from the Nurse and Home Manager.
Clean, tidy all areas in conjunction with co-worker to a high standard.
Work to an agreed timetable.
Ensure the fabric and integrity of the building is kept to a high standard.
Maintain a safe environment in accordance with all health and safety and unit policies and procedures.
Be prepared to carry out additional cleaning requirements if a need is highlighted.
Respond appropriately to action plans from environmental audits.
Monitor usage and storage of all stock. Adhere to all COSHH guidelines.
Carry out required weekly stock ordering.
Assist in weekly/monthly deep cleaning.
Clean, when required, unit carpet for minor spillages.
Empty all bins and general waste.
Adhere to infection control guidelines.
Monitor the environment for additional cleaning requirements.
Adhere to manual handling, risk assessment and fire safety.
Report faulty equipment to qualified staff
Participate as a team member.
Communicate with team any problems or difficulties.
Maintain resident confidentiality/data protection.
Adhere to all unit policy and procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
Maintain up-to-date mandatory training.
Monitor pest control and report any problems.
Report any untoward incidents to the Nurse in Charge.
Responsible for the security of keys.
To monitor your own educational needs and to ensure you meet the requirements of your job.This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
What we offer
Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act
Salary description
£12.71 - £12.71 per hour