Housekeeper

**Job Title** **Housekeeper** **Salary - £12.37ph** **Hours Full Time - 9am-3pm including every other weekend** **Location Rushden, NN10 0SN** **Employer Avenue House Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare** **Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?** **_ A little about Jasmine_** Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission: - By prioritising _**_our people_**_, our mission is to provide the _**_highest standards of care_**_ to _**_as many elderly residents as possible_** Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission: - Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification - We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer - We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports - All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have **_ A little about Avenue House_** Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home's architecture is modern regency style, which provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care, for 48 residents. **_ Competencies_** - Team player - Ability to work under pressure - Willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents - Good time management skills - Flexibility with working hours - Good written and oral communication skills A positive and enthusiastic outlook **_Day to Day Responsibilities_** - Be responsible for completing the janitorial orders for the home - Be able to conduct cleaning audits - Be responsible for carrying out a regular stock take on janitorial stock - Ensure all team member one to ones for housekeeping assistants and ancillary team are completed every two months - Ensure all team members instil a culture of putting residents needs first and providing excellent care - Ensuring bedrooms, corridors and public areas are kept clean and tidy to the required standard and beds are always made up neat and tidy with clean bedding. - Adhering to Infection Control Practices as per policy for both the residents, you and your colleagues **_ Essential Requirements_** One years' relevant experience in a commercial setting. One years' experience of managing people. Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Hold a relevant level 2 (or contractually willing to study for one). Experience conducting effective person centred one to ones Live within 20 minutes of the Home. **_ Preferred Requirements_** One years' relevant experience in a residential or nursing home. One years' experience managing people. Hold and NVQ Level 2 or above in health and social care. **_ What can Jasmine offer you?_** In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role: Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months) Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500 Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice DBS checks - We pay for this **Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated** - Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, whilst is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group