Housekeeping Assistant

About the Role

Join Fairfield Residential Home in Oxford as a Housekeeping Assistant, where maintaining a clean and safe environment is key to supporting the well-being of our residents. You will contribute significantly to upholding the home's standards of hygiene and comfort by working closely with a dedicated team that values compassion, attention to detail, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning tasks following the schedules set by the Head of Housekeeping, ensuring all areas meet high cleanliness and hygiene standards aligned with infection prevention protocols.
• Regularly clean resident rooms, common areas including dining rooms, lounges, hallways, communal bathrooms, ensuites, and toilets.
• Handle occasional cleaning of spillages and work within the laundry department.
• Maintain cleaning equipment by keeping it clean and notifying supervisors when replacements or supplies are needed.
• Safely use and store cleaning chemicals and materials in secure cupboards per safety guidelines.
• Comply fully with health and safety regulations in all duties.
• Immediately report any verbal, physical, or mental mistreatment incidents to management.
• Report complaints from residents or their representatives to the Registered Manager.
• Complete all mandatory training assigned by the Training Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding job-related information and adhere to responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual pay rate of GBP 13.28 per hour.
• Enrollment in Standard Life auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Free meals during shifts and free parking subject to availability.
• Included training, ongoing support, and mentoring within the home.
• Provision of free uniforms or an annual clothing allowance of GBP 150 for social wellbeing and maintenance roles.
• Access to an employee assistance programme offering shopping discounts, financial and legal advice, counseling services, and a health and wellness mobile application.
• A joining bonus of GBP 250 upon successful completion of the probationary period.