Housekeeper

Position Overview

Based at Woodlands House Care Home, located at 205 Woodlands Road, Southampton, SO40 7GL, this role entails full-time employment with a 35-hour work week. The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times, ensuring adherence to hygiene and cleanliness protocols while fostering a warm, team-oriented, and caring atmosphere.

Role Responsibilities

You will be engaged in duties such as dusting residents' rooms while engaging with them, cleaning bathrooms, caring for houseplants, and diligently completing cleaning logs. A mindful approach with compassion at the forefront of all activities is essential.

Candidate Qualities

• Commitment to making a meaningful difference in others' lives with a rewarding sense of purpose.
• Dedication to maintaining a tidy, safe, and hygienic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for upholding superior cleanliness standards.
• A caring, warm, and empathetic disposition.
• Flexibility, patience, spontaneity, and a good sense of humor.
• Alignment with values focused on Building Communities, Caring for Each Other, and Respecting Individuality.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay rates with enhancements and paid breaks.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Access to Wagestream financial services.
• Reimbursement for free DBS and for Nurses, NMC PIN costs.
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost.
• Hartford Rewards program offering discounts across major retailers, travel, and leisure.
• 24/7 access to digital GP consultation services.
• Cycle to Work scheme participation.
• Recognition through the Hartford Hero employee rewards scheme.
• Equal pay for young workers (18+) and experienced staff.
• Unlimited participation in Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident programs.
• Opportunities for learning, development, apprenticeships, and career progression.

Requirements

• A genuinely compassionate and caring personality.
• Strong communication skills alongside familiarity with IT systems.
• Effective organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on maintaining top standards.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, infection control, and COSHH procedures.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to adopt a flexible schedule as needed.

Additional Information

This role requires the successful completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as a condition of employment.