Position Overview & Specifications

Are you looking to work for an organisation with a real purpose – one where there is no limit to fresh ideas?

It isn’t what you do that makes you special, it’s the way you do it.

Our newly opened care home in Derby, Kingsway View is seeking Housekeepers to join us on this exciting new journey. Providing residential, respite, dementia and nursing care, with 80 state-of-the-art rooms for residents to reside in, spacious dining and lounge areas, an on-site café, floor-to-ceiling windows, and so much more, we are excited to be bringing this opportunity to Derby!

With the desire to always improve and develop their staff skillset, you will be encouraged to progress and develop skills, qualifications and training with the support of the company, so no experience is required!

What you will receive as a Housekeeper;

£10 per hour
Part-time, permanent contract
28.88 hours per week on a 6-weekly rolling rota
9-hour shifts, 8am-5pm, 3 on 3 off
Derby-based with fantastic transport links - DE22 3ZB

What you will be doing as a Housekeeper;

Ensure all residents’ rooms are clean, tidy and laid out how each resident prefers
Carrying out comprehensive cleaning including washing floors, emptying bins, vacuuming, dusting etc. in all communal areas of the home
Clean and tidy all communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms, kitchens and bathrooms
Wash, dry and iron residents’ clothes and households linen to a standard you would expect in your own home
Putting away residents’ personal clothing, knowing how each resident likes to have this stored
Build and maintain relationships with residents, knowing their likes/dislikes and how they like their homes to be cleaned and arranged

What benefits you will receive as a Housekeeper;

Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!!
Company Christmas Bonus
Employee of the month scheme
Double pay on bank holidays
Refer a friend scheme
Higher than average pay rates
Full induction & training
Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Housekeeper;

Fantastic communication and organisation skills
Able to manage workload, and time and prioritise tasks efficiently
Understanding of COSHH & a commitment to infection and prevention control
Basic sewing skills and the ability to use essential cleaning equipment
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

If you would like to apply for this fabulous Housekeeper opportunity at Kingsway View, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more information about this Housekeeper role, please call the home on 01332 790777

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 28.88 per week

Salary: £10.00 per hour

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