Housekeeper, Healthcare

Overview

The Home — Rose Court is a professional, person-centred care and nursing home in Ballymena. This spacious home provides specialist care services for older people, including residential, dementia and general nursing. We are proud of our high standards and values in providing care with the utmost dignity and respect.

We continuously strive to maintain a safe, comfortable and homely environment and a calm and restful atmosphere for our residents. Our compassionate care teams provide 24-hour care and offer companionship and assistance to residents as required, ensuring they feel listened to and supported.

The light and spacious private bedrooms are beautifully furnished, all with en-suite facilities. The home is designed to enable residents to maintain independence in a safe environment and includes amenities such as a café, lounges and dining spaces for socialising. Residents are welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture to personalise their space.

Housekeeper at Kathryn Homes is essential to our mission to provide excellent care. The Housekeeper leads the domestic and laundry teams and ensures the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times. The role works closely with the Home Manager, care teams and residents to create a comfortable environment where residents feel safe and cared for.

Typical duties include keeping rooms clean, tidying communal areas and ensuring cleanliness across the Home.

• Oversee and perform a variety of cleaning tasks throughout the Home (vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning surfaces in resident rooms, communal areas and offices) in line with cleaning and laundry schedules.
• Manage the domestic team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas and hallways.
• Identify and report damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management.
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning products, use COSHH-compliant procedures and ensure cleaning machinery and equipment are used and stored safely.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Home Manager.

• Paid annual leave
• Opportunity to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

Required Criteria

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The right to work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Basic knowledge of COSHH, health and safety and fire regulations
• Previous experience in a health and social care setting
• Experience supervising staff

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, enabling each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first-class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value-for-money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services, their families and friends, to help them take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We are always looking for people who care — whether caring for residents or in roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our team collaborates across Homes and Head Office to achieve excellence that makes a real difference in people s lives. Caring for residents is at the heart of all we do, and we invite you to join the team.

Company Benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group is a community where your work has a purpose and your contributions are valued. We offer retirement plans and/or pensions, employee development programs, free parking, a competitive salary, social opportunities, an employee recognition scheme and a culture of recognition. This role offers a salary of £12.41 per hour.