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Housekeeper

Adecco
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5UJ

Salary

£12.05 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a compassionate care company, is seeking a diligent Housekeeper for a permanent full-time position.
  • The role involves daily cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, with a pay starting from £12.05 per hour.
  • Candidates should ideally have previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a care home setting, though it is not essential.
  • Key skills include attention to detail, understanding of health and safety regulations, and the ability to engage warmly with residents.
  • A driving license is essential due to the location, and applicants must be able to obtain a DBS certificate.

Our client are a compassionate and dedicated care company; they are currently seeking a diligent and caring Housekeeper to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. Hours of work will be on a rota basis, between 9am and 7pm.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the care home is a clean, welcoming, and safe place for the residents, staff, and visitors. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high standard of hygiene will help to create a home-like environment that supports the well-being and comfort of the residents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising all areas of the care home, including resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
  • Manage laundry services for residents, ensuring their clothing and bedding are cleaned to a high standard.
  • Safely and efficiently dispose of waste, ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies and report when stock needs replenishing.
  • Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations, using appropriate PPE and cleaning materials.
  • Engage warmly and respectfully with residents, ensuring their needs and preferences are met with care and consideration.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in housekeeping, ideally in a care home or similar environment, is preferred but not essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly in a health care setting.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • A caring and empathetic approach, with a passion for helping others.
  • Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.

You need to be able to obtain a DBS certificate.

Driving license essential due to location.Pay starting from £12.05 per hour.

Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorships.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.