Housekeeper

37.5 Hours per week - 4 days per week 8am-6pm Including alternate weekends. If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy envir

Main duties of the job

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring, and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge and skills.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to caring for the elderly, focusing on creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and receive the personalised care they deserve. We are committed to making a real and positive difference in the lives of older people. Our organisation prides itself on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, recognising that these are essential components of providing quality care. Through our team of dedicated staff, we offer ongoing support, training, and coaching to ensure the safety and satisfaction of every resident. Akari Care believes in professional growth and provides opportunities for career development. We emphasize a supportive and respectful community, ensuring that both staff and residents are part of an inclusive and engaging environment. Our facilities are equipped to meet the diverse needs of our residents, and we aim to enhance their quality of life through our services.

Job responsibilities

37.5 Hours per week - 4 days per week 8am-6pm Including alternate weekends If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and, through the adherence to all policies and procedures ensure that delivery to the highest standards, through your teams, makes a true difference to each of our residents which contributes to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

Housekeeper/Team leader experience required.

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

Pension contribution of 3%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans.

The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar environment Housekeeper/Team leader experience required. A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Strong work ethic with a solution-based approach to problem solving. Able to work well under pressure without a negative impact on those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.