Housekeeper in Peterborough

Housekeeper in Peterborough

Peterborough Full-Time No working from home possible
Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

As a Housekeeper at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service within the home.

About Ashlynn Grange Care Home

Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables.

The level of care at Ashlynn Grange is exceptional, and all staff love to keep residents entertained with a full programme of activities and live performances on our outdoor stage. Our newly refurbished café is available to our residents and their visitors, serving a variety of fresh tea, coffee and cakes daily.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning are delivered in the home to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Salary

£12.71 per hour.

Shift Pattern

36 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location

Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene are maintained.
  • Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
  • To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Training, Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience in a similar position is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

What We Can Offer

  • Fully comprehensive induction.
  • Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
  • 28 days of holiday per year.
  • Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
  • Refer a friend scheme.

About Athena

Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk).

We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities.

Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care.

We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and what importance they hold. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.

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Housekeeper in Peterborough employer: Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Athena Care Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and personal growth of its employees. Located in Ipswich, our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing Lifestyles Coordinators to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through tailored activities. With competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, we are committed to nurturing a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector.

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Contact Details:

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team