Housekeeping Assistant
Richmond Village Painswick
Stroud Rd, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6UH
Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Village offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first-class accommodation requires a first-class service. As a Housekeeper at Richmond Village Painswick, you’ll ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents by cleaning, tidying and ensuring all areas of the village are maintained and presentable.
Working hours and salary
£10.50 per hour - plus excellent benefits on offer
Full time/part time and bank contracts available.
Flexible working opportunities: From term time only, to set days/hours per week – we can offer a range of shift patterns that best fit around your lifestyle. Just let us know what hours you want, and we’ll work with you to make sure you get the shift patterns that you’re looking for.
What your typical day involves
Ensuring that our residents’ care home facilities and individual properties are maintained to the highest standards
General housekeeping and cleaning including sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors as well as dusting and polishing furniture
Operating vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and carpet shampooers
Emptying bins regularly and transporting rubbish to disposal areas
Ensuring equipment is stored properly and that utility and storage rooms are clean
Washing, drying and ironing residents bedding and communal laundry
Ensuring the Housekeeping trolley is clean, tidy and well stocked
Reporting all safety hazards to management, ensuring Health and Safety standards and COSSH are adhered to at all times
Who we’re looking for
You understand the importance of working to high standards, maintaining a safe working environment and previous experience in a housekeeping role would be desirable.
Organised and self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative, you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work. With strong communication skills, you’re sensitive to the needs of others and flexible in your approach when working as part of a team.
What we’ll offer you in return
- 28 days holiday
- Paid breaks
- Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
- Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number
- Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
- NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
- Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
- My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing
- Wagestream – Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it
Who we are
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.