Housekeeper/cleaner

Acorn House is seeking **Housekeepers** to join their Housekeeping team in keeping their 64-bed residential home looking as beautiful as ever for its residents. Providing residential and specialist dementia care, Acorn House is looking to find a team player who will focus on keeping the home clean, tidy and presentable whilst also keeping in mind that this is the residents’ home when cleaning individuals’ rooms.

**If you are looking for a role where you can take pride in your work, build relationships with colleagues and residents, and ensure their home is kept as it should be, this role is for you**

**What you will receive as a Housekeeper;**
- **£9.59 per hour**:

- **Part-time, permanent **contract
- **20 hours **per week on a 6-weekly rolling rota
- Based in **Carrington, NG5 2AT**

**What you will be doing as a Housekeeper;**
- Ensure all residents’ rooms are clean, tidy and laid out how each resident prefers
- Carrying out comprehensive cleaning including washing floors, emptying bins, vacuuming, dusting etc. in all communal areas of the home
- Clean and tidy all communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms, kitchens and bathrooms
- Wash, dry and iron residents’ clothes and households linen to a standard you would expect in your own home
- Putting away residents personal clothing, knowing how each resident likes to have this stored
- Build and maintain relationships with residents, knowing their likes/dislikes and how they like their home to be cleaned and arranged

**What benefits you will receive as a Housekeeper;**
- Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more
- Company Christmas Bonus
- Employee of the month scheme
- Double pay on bank holidays
- Refer a friend scheme
- Higher than average pay rates
- Full induction & training
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

**What you will need to be successful as a Housekeeper;**
- Fantastic communication and organisation skills
- Able to manage workload, time and prioritise tasks efficiently
- Understanding of COSHH & a commitment to infection and prevention control
- Basic sewing skills and the ability to use essential cleaning equipment
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

**If you would like to find out more information about this Housekeeper role,** please call the home on 0115 960 5981

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £9.59 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location