Housekeeper

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Housekeeper with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 32 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Appletree.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Housekeeper with a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working 32 hours a week at Cygnet Appletree , helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an acute service for women.

Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day

Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable) Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable) Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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