At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our care homes, creating a welcoming environment for residents.
- Company: Join one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in the UK, dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free uniform, training, and discounts through our rewards programme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a modern, friendly environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents while developing your career.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We’re one of the largest not for profit care providers in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person‑centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide. At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.
We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising our portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too. As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.
On the outskirts of historic Malmesbury and named after the first king of England who is buried in Malmesbury Abbey, Athelstan House offers residential, nursing and day care in a modern and friendly environment. The light and spacious reception area, which greets you as you enter Athelstan House, is reflected throughout in comfortable and homely living areas. The home accommodates 80 beds. Contracted hours Bank shifts to cover annual leave and sickness.
ABOUT OUR ROLE
Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll be comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. If you’ve worked in a housekeeping role before, then that’s great as you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. But if housekeeping as a profession is new to you, then don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training you need to start your new career with us. What’s more important to us is that you take pride in your work, you’re good at communicating with people, you enjoy working as part of a team, you’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job every day. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Housekeeper within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
Bank Housekeeper in Malmesbury employer: Orders of St. John Care Trust
At OSJCT, we pride ourselves on being a leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care for older individuals. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our supportive work culture, competitive wages, and extensive training opportunities, all aimed at fostering personal and professional growth. Located in the charming outskirts of Malmesbury, Athelstan House offers a modern and welcoming environment where you can thrive as part of a passionate team, making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
Contact Details:
Orders of St. John Care Trust Recruitment Team
