Job Opportunity: Housekeeper

GP Care Services is a forward thinking, passionate and innovative local organisation based in Rochdale delivering high quality Health, Social and Community Care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a residential dementia facility based in Rochdale.

Purpose and Objectives of the Job:

• To provide a cleaning service within the facility ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times
• To work in accordance with cleaning schedules and procedures

Principal Duties

• To provide a cleaning service within the facility ensuring the agreed standards are maintained at all times
• To provide care and support to residents as is relevant to the post of Housekeeper
• To work in accordance with agreed cleaning schedules
• To ensure that all equipment used is maintained in good condition
• To assist in the identification of risk and to work in accordance with risk assessments
• To provide cleaning services for accident and emergency situations
• To work to agreed standards of service at all times and in accordance with all relevant health and safety procedures and hygiene requirements
• To ensure stock is in place and inform Operations Manager when replenishment is required
• To undertake duties of a housekeeper to ensure the safe and hygienic operation of the catering facilities within the facility
• To undertake training as deemed relevant to the post and to put new learning into practice
• To be responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of equipment /resources and the care/hygiene of such resources

Secondary Duties

• To receive structured supervision in accordance with departmental policy   
• To promote good working relationships within the team
• To take part in all relevant in-house training programmes as required
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Deputy Manager or Team Leader

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• To have an ability and willingness to perform all cleaning tasks related to work within a care setting.
• Have the ability to appreciate and work to agreed health and safety standards
• Have the ability to follow instructions
• Be flexible in the provision of cleaning services to residents
• Have the ability to respond positively to changes in the service and working practices
• Have an ability and willingness to participate in staff training relevant to the post
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
• Have the ability to assist with moving and handling
• Have the ability to maintain a clean and tidy appearance and to dress appropriately having regard for the nature of the work and your own health and safety and that of residents and visitors to the facility
• To have the ability to respond in a polite and courteous way to enquiries, compliments and complaints from residents, visitors and other members of the public

Desirable Attributes

• Experience of working as a Housekeeper in a care setting for older people
• Hold a relevant Health and Safety qualification

Job Role

GP Care Services are currently looking for an enthusiastic and keen Housekeeper who will provide a cleaning service within the facility ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times and work in accordance with cleaning schedules and procedures.

Required Skills

• To have an ability and willingness to perform all cleaning tasks related to work within a care setting
• Have the ability to appreciate and work to agreed health and safety standards
• Have the ability to follow instructions
• Be flexible in the provision of cleaning services to residents
• Ability and willingness to participate in staff training relevant to the post
• Have the ability to assist with moving and handling
• Ability to work within a team with common objectives

What’s in it for me?

• We will train and support you
• You will have a chance to work with and learn from professionals in the field
• We encourage career progression
• We will try and accommodate hours to suit your needs
• You will receive an enhanced payment for Bank Holidays
• You will have access to a good pension scheme
• You will have access to occupational sick pay after completion of 6 months service

TO APPLY:

Download and complete the application form; and send to GP Care Services Ltd, The Willows, Fieldway, off Broad Lane, Rochdale OL16 4PP or email gpcare.services@nhs.net

Appointment to this post will be subject to a criminal record and background checks (DBS).