Housekeeper - Trewartha

Housekeeper £8.91 Per hour 37 hours per week Generous weekend working bonus, and every other weekend off. We are the largest care provider in Cornwall. We are a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, giving practical assistance for all types of care. - "We believe in going above and beyond offering high-quality care, going that extra mile to improve lives every day."_ As a Housekeeper for Cornwall Care, you’ll be working in our Trewartha home within a team of likeminded individuals who all genuinely care about those people whose homes you are working in. Trewartha is a home with feel-good factor, the kind of place where your own family would reside - and for some of our staff they actually do Bonds here are strong, between our team and those with the nursing and dementia needs we care for. The layout is a dream, all on one level with a large yet cosy main lounge. The dining room overlooks the sunny garden, with its magnificent magnolia tree. Soft coloured décor, singing and laughter, resident cats and spa mornings - it all adds up to a wonderful place to be. **What you’ll do**: - To undertake general cleaning duties throughout the Home (e.g. bathroom and toilet areas, carpet cleaning, window cleaning etc.) as directed by the Deputy Manager. - Ensure that the cleaning schedules and accurately recorded on a daily basis. - Responsible to undertake and maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of resident’s room as agreed with the resident, to include, (e.g. making and changing bedding, emptying waste paper bins etc.). - To assist in the laundry as required (e.g. ironing, simple mending, sorting, packaging and delivery of resident’s laundry. - To replenish cleaning products and toiletries as necessary and appropriate and to report any shortages or losses to your Line Manager. **What you’ll need**: - Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE B or equivalent) - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - An ability and willingness to self-development - Be able to work with discretion on confidential matters - A flexible and reliable approach to duties **What you’ll receive**: You’ll have access to free 24 hour counselling and legal advice services, shopping discounts with high street retailers and local supplier and discounted gym memberships. If you’re looking for a career with Cornwall Care, there are very real opportunities to progress with us. Being a large organisation means a huge variety of other roles, right across the county. Our brilliant Care Academy, in partnership with Cornwall College, gives you access to free courses and qualifications - from improving your basics like maths, English and computer skills, to apprenticeships and industry-recognised Diplomas. The Cornwall Care world is your oyster