Housekeeper based at The Fairways, Chippenham

Housekeeper based at The Fairways, Chippenham

Available Hours:

Various hours available  - full time (Can be flexible in start and finish times, must work alternate weekends, 7.5 hour days across the week)

Salary £12.90 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Housekeeper at MHA, you will contribute to the support offered to residents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the Home. In nursing homes, you will be responsible for the cleaning of all parts of the Home including resident's bedrooms or flats.

Duties will be varied and include prioritising workloads, managing stock, oversee, organise and supervise our auxiliary teams, to ensure all hygiene standards are met and therefore contributing to the welcoming and warm feel of this home. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

About the home

The Fairways care home in Chippenham

The Fairways is a friendly and values driven home where colleagues work together to provide high quality residential and dementia care. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with colleagues supporting one another to deliver the best possible experiences for residents.

Colleagues help promote dignity, independence and wellbeing, contributing to a calm and positive environment. MHA’s charitable foundations shape a culture of kindness, teamwork and continual development.

For job seekers wanting to build a meaningful career in a supportive and people focused home, The Fairways offers opportunities to grow, develop skills and feel proud of the difference they make.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking individual who has a passion for quality housekeeping. As part of a committed team, you will contribute to the support offered to MHA residents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout our vibrant Care Home. You will have experience in leading and managing a team.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.