JOB DESCRIPTION

Care is Central is seeking motivated and passionate Housekeeping Assistant who is compassionate, caring and dedicated to caring for others the same way we are,
We are looking for individuals to join our growing team in Leighton Buzzard.
Our newly developed 63 bed residential care home is one of only two in the UK designed to meet Passivhaus standards, making it highly energy-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly. Ensuring that we not only provide outstanding care to our residents, but our environment to.
You will be joining a supportive care team, led by hands-on management who will provide you with a comprehensive training programme.
Join us on our mission to serve the people of Central Bedfordshire by helping them, treating them well, and providing the best possible care and support.

REQUIREMENTS:

As a values-based employer, we do not need you to have previous experience in a professional housekeeping role, though it would be beneficial, as would any personal experience you may have provided care for others. What is important to us is that you share our values, have a passion for helping others, can work positively within a team (even when things aren’t easy!) and bring joy and laughter to the role, both with those we support and those we work with.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES - OUR VALUES, YOUR VALUES:

We need all team members to model our organisational C.A.R.E values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect & Empowerment and actively promote a culture that:

• Drives Continuous Improvement: Encourages innovation, service development and high-quality delivery across all areas.
• Delivers with Compassion: Embeds empathy and person-centred principles in all decision-making and quality assurance.
• Champions Person-Led Care: Embodies and promotes the values of My Home Life and Think Local Act Personal.
• Positive Collaborator: Actively engages with the wider team to drive growth, work collaboratively, utilise individual skills and strengths, and fosters positive, meaningful and respectful working relations.

ROLE:

To provide a high quality, infection and odour free environment to all residents, guests, and visitors. To ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe condition. To follow the operational procedures of the housekeeping department.

DUTIES OF HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT

• Complete housekeeping and laundry paperwork accurately, in line with policy and external regulation.
• Follow Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date.
• Ensure the care facility is presented to the highest possible standards. All areas of the home are cleaned in line with guidance as set out in the housekeeping manual.
• Address any spillages as per the guidance in the housekeeping policy.
• Talk to residents daily, taking feedback and making the necessary changes.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, carpet extraction machines, steam cleaners and dry carpet cleaning machines safely. Help to deliver training in the safe use of machinery to all users.
• Use cleaning substances in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and housekeeping policy, use efficiently to prevent wastage.
• Ensure chemical stores and cleaning trolleys are locked when not in use. Trolleys/chemicals must never bed left unattended.
• Use safety signage when cleaning floors e.g., wet floor and cleaning in progress.
• Report all maintenance and safety hazards and withdraw faulty equipment from use immediately.
• Adhere to the local safeguarding policy and follow the Duty of Candour requirements.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

If you wish to find out more about this role, please email Hollie Wiseman at hrsupport@careiscentral.org.uk