Royal Star & Garter

Housekeeper

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Job summary

We are looking for someone really special to join our Team. Our ideal candidate will be someone who is enthusiastic and keen to maintain high cleaning standards within our Care Home in Surbiton.

More importantly it matters who you really are. We strive to live our values in everything we do and we want the people who join us to do the same.

We are committed to investing in our staff in skills, behaviours and well-being. We have a comprehensive training offer for our staff and your continued professional development is important to us. We are looking for people who share our values, people with passion and dedication who want to work as part of a team, and people who want to make a difference to others.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the day to day upkeep and cleanliness of all areas within the Home, ensuring the delivery of high quality cleaning under the direction of the Lead Housekeeper.

Working as part of the dedicated Housekeeping Team you will be part of a 7 day per week rota as follows:

Wednesday 7-3

Thursday 11-7

Friday 7-3

Saturday 11-7

Sunday 7-3

About us

Royal Star & Garter was founded in 1916 to care for the severely injured young men returning from the battlegrounds of the First World War. Today, our mission is to provide an outstanding range of quality care and therapies to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia.

We provide loving care for veterans and their partners who live with disability or dementia in three state-of-the-art Homes, ensuring they are respected as individuals. We meet their needs in an appropriate, personalised and compassionate way and this is supported by highly skilled and motivated staff.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,589 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0459-HK-SUR

Job locations

Royal Star & Garter Homes

Upper Brighton Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT6 6JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities

To carry out day to day cleaning tasks as set out in the cleaning schedule, including the cleaning and up keep of all communal areas and residents rooms.

To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are met, complying with infection control standards throughout the Home.

To adhere to the cleaning schedules and guidelines, ensuring the correct and safe use of equipment and chemicals. Always follow manufacturers instructions and adhere to regulations.

To complete the Housekeeping daily checklist forms and any other relevant forms.

Ensure adherence to Health and Safety at work and COSHH regulations by all staff and work proactively to ensure compliance.

Attend and actively participate in Team meetings as required.

General

To undertake such other duties as may be requested from time to time; consistent with the nature of the post, to ensure the overall smooth running of the department and the Home.

Comply with the Charitys policy on Confidentiality/data protection and at all times ensure that matters relating to residents or staff are not discussed outside the home.

At all times, promote the interests of Royal Star & Garter and ensure that the reputation, culture and ethos of Royal Star & Garter is maintained, nurtured and supported.

Within the scope of your role, that you promote health and safety and comply with the Homes Health & Safety Policy, including moving and handling.

To promote and comply with all other charity policies and procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities

To carry out day to day cleaning tasks as set out in the cleaning schedule, including the cleaning and up keep of all communal areas and residents rooms.

To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are met, complying with infection control standards throughout the Home.

To adhere to the cleaning schedules and guidelines, ensuring the correct and safe use of equipment and chemicals. Always follow manufacturers instructions and adhere to regulations.

To complete the Housekeeping daily checklist forms and any other relevant forms.

Ensure adherence to Health and Safety at work and COSHH regulations by all staff and work proactively to ensure compliance.

Attend and actively participate in Team meetings as required.

General

To undertake such other duties as may be requested from time to time; consistent with the nature of the post, to ensure the overall smooth running of the department and the Home.

Comply with the Charitys policy on Confidentiality/data protection and at all times ensure that matters relating to residents or staff are not discussed outside the home.

At all times, promote the interests of Royal Star & Garter and ensure that the reputation, culture and ethos of Royal Star & Garter is maintained, nurtured and supported.

Within the scope of your role, that you promote health and safety and comply with the Homes Health & Safety Policy, including moving and handling.

To promote and comply with all other charity policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential
  • Flexible approach
  • Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Respectful of confidentiality
  • Understanding of working within a person centred environment
  • IT skills
  • Good communication skills including understanding of English language

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a similar setting or working with older people
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential
  • Flexible approach
  • Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Good attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Respectful of confidentiality
  • Understanding of working within a person centred environment
  • IT skills
  • Good communication skills including understanding of English language

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a similar setting or working with older people

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Star & Garter

Address

Royal Star & Garter Homes

Upper Brighton Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT6 6JY


Employer's website

https://starandgarter.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Star & Garter

Address

Royal Star & Garter Homes

Upper Brighton Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT6 6JY


Employer's website

https://starandgarter.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Business Partner

Lindsay Campbell

surbiton.jobs@starandgarter.org

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,589 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0459-HK-SUR

Job locations

Royal Star & Garter Homes

Upper Brighton Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT6 6JY


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