Housekeeper/cleaner

**Job description**:
**Hours of work**

37.50 a week - alternate weekends is a requirement

Eltisley Manor is our 37-bed registered psychiatric nursing care home located near to St-Neots town centre (Cambridgeshire). The building is divided into different specialist areas caring for men and women aged 18+ suffering from enduring mental health issues and for those people nearing the end of their rehabilitation towards independent living.

**The role is based in St Neots - PE19 6SR, therefore if you drive and have access to your own transport then it will be feasible, otherwise, we do provide transport back/from the St Neots station/town centre.**

**Essential skills and responsibilities**:

- To clean specific areas in line with Company policy and national cleaning standards
- To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies
- To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials as directed
- To work in accordance with the day to day tasks and activities, as assigned
- To be aware of physical surroundings and comply with health and safety guidelines and legislation
- Ensure that any accidents at work, defects with machinery and building defects are reported to the Head of Housekeeping or the senior manager in a timely manner, and in accordance with Company policy
- To treat patients and service users with dignity and respect Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, when coming into contact with patients and service users
- Ensure that premises are locked and secured upon completion of duties, where appropriate
- Participate in any auditing as directed by the Head of House keeping
- To maintain a professional appearance at all times and wear appropriate footwear
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training and attend other relevant training courses, as directed

**What we can offer you**:

- Up to 28 days annual leave including bank holidays pro rata
- High street discounts via HCPA Academy.
- Career progression.
- Access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme to earn up to £500.
- Pizza evenings.
- In-house training and development.
- Employee assistance programme.