Housekeeper

Full Time
- permanent
- Full and Part Time Available

We're on the lookout for a warm and outgoing Housekeeper to join the team at our new 52-bed home, Langtree, nestled within the Standish Care Village.

**Role Overview**:
As a Housekeeper, you will provide cleaning services within the home in accordance with agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with best practices.

You will maintain your skills and undertake such training and development as required.

**Role Expectations**:
**Role Specific Duties**:

- Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of cleaning implementation and delivery
- Implement action to meet and maintain cleaning standards ensuring that all rooms and communal areas of the home are clean, tidy and presented to the highest standards at all times
- To evaluate standards of cleaning competence liaising with the Head Housekeeper if you have any concerns
- Ensure that all residents and their families feel at home, in a clean and tidy environment
- Ensure that the cleaning trolley is well stocked at all times
- To ensure residents' rights are protected
- To be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of our residents
- To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
- To encourage our residents to partake in daily cleaning tasks working in line with the Household Model of Care

**Working with Others**:

- To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team
- To attend and participate in team meetings
- To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels loved and safe
- To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person
- You will have the ability to work under pressure whilst being flexible and consistent

**Leading by Example**:

- To seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development
- Be a role model for other members of the team and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
- To provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
- You will have strong communication skills, be cooperative and have excellent attention to detail

**Personal and Professional Development**:

- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed whilst being open to learning opportunities
- Have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects those living with the disease
- Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards
- To adhere to all of Millennium Care UK Ltd.’s Policies and Procedures

**Salary & Benefits**:

- £12.60 per hour
- Complimentary meals, drinks and snacks throughout your shift
- Competitive salary
- A bespoke induction
- Ongoing training and development
- EAP + Benefits
- Employee of the month
- Employee of the year
- Paid DBS
- Pension scheme
- Full uniform and onsite parking provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract

**About Millennium Care**:
Millennium Care is a multi-award-winning, family-owned, B Corp accredited care organisation with a difference. Recently named ‘Care Employer of the Year’, we provide expert care across several homes, set in picturesque surroundings across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

At Millennium we are focused on providing individual, person-centred care, whilst keeping enjoyment alive in all our homes and bringing a fresh and innovative approach to care.

**Diversity & Inclusion**:
Millennium Care is dedicated to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for fostering creativity, innovation, and success.

Millennium Care is committed to providing equal opportunities, and creating an inclusive culture while promoting equitable practices.

**WE DO NOT OFFER OVERSEAS SPONSORSHIP**: