Housekeeper

Role Description

Housekeeper

Location: Hartwell, Northampton 

Rate: £12.71 per hour

Permanent | Part Time| 6 hours per week (10am - 4pm every Sunday)

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Housekeeper to join our service in Northampton, To work as a member of our care delivery team in maintaining high standards of Resident Care. The Housekeeper will be expected to assist in delivering a high standard, clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.  The Housekeeper will report to the Home Manager.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• To take direction and daily job tasks from the Nurse and Home Manager.
• Clean, tidy all areas in conjunction with co-worker to a high standard.
• Work to an agreed timetable.
• Ensure the fabric and integrity of the building is kept to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with all health and safety and unit policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to carry out additional cleaning requirements if a need is highlighted.
• Respond appropriately to action plans from environmental audits.
• Monitor usage and storage of all stock.  Adhere to all COSHH guidelines.
• Carry out required weekly stock ordering.
• Assist in weekly/monthly deep cleaning.
• Clean, when required, unit carpet for minor spillages.
• Empty all bins and general waste.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.
• Monitor the environment for additional cleaning requirements.
• Adhere to manual handling, risk assessment and fire safety.
• Report faulty equipment to qualified staff
• Participate as a team member.
• Communicate with team any problems or difficulties.
• Maintain resident confidentiality/data protection.
• Adhere to all unit policy and procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training.
• Monitor pest control and report any problems.
• Report any untoward incidents to the Nurse in Charge.
• Responsible for the security of keys.
• To monitor your own educational needs and to ensure you meet the requirements of your job.
• Be prepared to undertake training for the benefit of The Oakleaf Group.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

What we offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.