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- Tasks: Keep our care home sparkling clean and create a welcoming environment for residents.
- Company: Join a family-run care home with a strong community focus and award-winning activities team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 28 days holiday, and a free Blue Light Card for discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive and caring environment.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your passion for care and great communication skills.
- Other info: Enjoy a comprehensive induction and opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic team.
As a Housekeeper at Avocet Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service within the home.
About Avocet Court Care Home
Situated in a residential nook in Ipswich, our 115‑bedroom Avocet Court Care Home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. As one of the top residential care homes, we provide exceptional standards of care. We’re proud to have an award‑winning activities team and a newly refurbished café that is the heart of our home. We also have fantastic sustainability credentials, including solar panels and green initiatives to minimise our environmental impact.
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
£12.21 per hour.
Shift Pattern
37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.
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 employer: Athenacarehomes
Contact Detail:
Athenacarehomes Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Athenacarehomes
✨Know the Care Home Inside Out
Before your interview, take some time to research Avocet Court Care Home. Familiarise yourself with their values, services, and the community they serve. This will not only show your genuine interest but also help you tailor your answers to align with their mission.
✨Highlight Your Attention to Detail
As a Housekeeper, attention to detail is crucial. Be prepared to discuss specific examples from your past experiences where your meticulous nature made a difference. Whether it’s maintaining cleanliness or ensuring safety standards, showcasing this skill will set you apart.
✨Showcase Your Communication Skills
Engaging with residents is a key part of the role. During the interview, demonstrate your communication skills by actively listening and responding thoughtfully. Share instances where you’ve successfully interacted with others, especially in a care setting, to highlight your ability to connect with residents.
✨Express Your Passion for Care
Avocet Court is looking for someone who genuinely cares about the well-being of residents. Be open about your passion for providing care and how you prioritise the needs of others. Sharing personal stories or motivations can make a strong impact and resonate with the interviewers.
