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Our prestigious client has 2 x sixty-bed Care Homes are based near Ditchling Common, within 3 miles of both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, set within 200 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views overlooking the South Downs.
The role is temporary ongoing, For the right person the client would be looking to turn this into a permenant opportunity after probationary period of 3 months or so.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for one Housekeeper to work in one of our Care Homes for 20 hours per week on a temporary basis. The contracted hours are as follows:
- Monday - Friday 08.30am - 1:30pm -Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes i.e Haywards heath and other areas (pick ups 8:00am - Collections 2pm to return to pick up point)
The Housekeeper role will see you supporting the team by ensuring that the Homes are kept hygienically clean and maintained at a high standard at all times.
Hourly rate: £11.64 per hour
Requirements
- We are looking for someone with some experience of working within a Care home environment and Cleaning background.
- An understanding of Health & Safety, Infection Control and COSHH would be an advantage.
- All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
- Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
- You must have current valid right to work in the UK.
- This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.
Benefits
- Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
- Free on site secure parking
- DBS checks - Company funded checks
- Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
- Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
The Person
- You should be able and willing to follow instructions and detailed guidelines and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- It is essential that you can work within a team and also work unsupervised as needed.
- If you can show thoroughness and attention to detail that would be an advantage.
- If you have a basic understanding of using cleaning chemicals and handling and dealing with infection control situations within a challenging environment we would also welcome your application.
