At a Glance
- Tasks: Help create a welcoming environment by cleaning and maintaining residents' homes and communal areas.
- Company: Join Inspired Villages, a luxury retirement community focused on enhancing residents' lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, health cash plan, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that celebrates uniqueness and encourages personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Previous housekeeping experience and a friendly, adaptable attitude are preferred.
We are looking for a reliable and caring Housekeeping Assistant to join our team in a beautiful, luxury retirement village, helping to create exceptional living environments for our residents. At Inspired Villages, we are driven by a clear purpose: to build vibrant, high-quality communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards our residents expect, ensuring their homes and our stunning communal spaces are always clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Your attention to detail, pride in your work, and warm, friendly approach will help create an environment that truly feels like home. If you enjoy delivering high standards, making a difference, and being part of a supportive, community-focused team, this is your opportunity to work somewhere truly special.
The Role
- Cleaning designated areas, ensuring they are kept tidy, hygienic, and welcoming.
- Carrying out housekeeping duties within residents' homes with care and discretion.
- Maintaining communal areas so they are consistently neat, tidy, and well presented.
- Cleaning floors, including vacuuming, shampooing carpets, and polishing furniture and woodwork.
- Emptying and relining waste bins, following correct disposal procedures.
- Cleaning windows and glass surfaces within reach.
- Carrying out laundry duties efficiently and to a high standard.
- Adhering to COSHH regulations and maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, or Cleaner.
- Self-motivated, personable, and able to communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, and visitors.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to respond to changing priorities and shift patterns.
- A basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards is desirable, though full training will be provided.
The Benefits
- Medicash Health Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary.
- 33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours).
- Holiday Buying Scheme - Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days.
- Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0.
- 5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme.
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech.
- Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career.
- Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme.
At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.
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Housekeeping Assistant employer: Inspired Villages Group Limited
At Inspired Villages, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and community-focused work environment in our beautiful luxury retirement village. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll enjoy generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, a health cash plan, and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. Join us in creating vibrant, high-quality communities where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Contact Details:
Inspired Villages Group Limited Recruitment Team
