Bank Housekeeper - Eastbourne

We are seeking a housekeeper to join our Team at Shinewater Court, in providing cleaning services within a residential care home setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a care home setting and will have excellent knowledge of COSHH.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. It’s a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

• The cleaning of all designated areas in the unit to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with current health and safety, and infection control legislation and Brainkind's policies and procedures.
• To contribute to major cleaning tasks as required by the service and establish and maintain professional working relationships with the service users, contributing to the creation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service user.
• Perform general cleaning duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, this includes but is not limited to; hoovering, mopping, dusting, dealing with resident waste bins and carpet cleaning.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals for different surfaces, following COSHH guidelines.
• Handle waste disposal following health and safety guidelines.
• Sanitize and disinfect various areas including resident rooms, communal areas and corridors.
• You will be expected to undertake training relevant to the service and post.
• You will deliver a quality and efficient service and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and effectively in a timely manner.

About you

Experience in cleaning within a commercial/working environment (especially within a care/residential setting) is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.91 per hour.
• 33 Days Annual Leave (pro Rata).
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year.
• Health Cash Plan (from June).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and Support.
• Company Pension.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Eye Voucher Scheme.
• Long Service and Staff Awards.
• Free Parking.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team please press Apply Now.

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.