About this role
Job summary
At Burscough Manor Care Home, we understand that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment is an important part of delivering exceptional care. We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain the high standards that make our home a place where residents feel safe, valued and truly at home.
As a Housekeeper, you will play an essential role in supporting residents' wellbeing by ensuring all areas of the home are maintained to an excellent standard. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will help create a positive environment for residents, visitors and colleagues alike.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeper at Burscough Manor, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
Creating a Welcoming Environment: Ensuring all areas of the home, including communal spaces, residents rooms, and facilities, are immaculately clean and beautifully presented.Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Adhering to strict cleaning schedules to uphold effective infection control and meet regulatory standards.Supporting Laundry Services: Assisting with laundering and returning residents clothing and linens to a high standard of care, preserving their personal preferences and dignity.Flexibility Across Departments: Working collaboratively within the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring seamless service delivery across the home.
About us
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and ArgosRefer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonusWagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tipsEmployee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeingEmployee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great workPension scheme - helping you plan for your retirementIn-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to youCareer opportunities - The chance to make your mark and play a key role*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our Reward Me app. Flexible pay is available via STREAM.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Housekeeper is responsible for supporting the delivery of housekeeping and laundry services throughout the home. The postholder will help ensure all areas remain clean, safe, organised and welcoming while promoting residents' comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Working closely with colleagues from across the home, the Housekeeper will contribute to maintaining a high-quality environment that reflects the standards and values of Burscough Manor Care Home. The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, a proactive approach and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Person Specification
Personal Essential
Your Role as a Housekeeper As a Housekeeper at Burscough Manor, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our residents. Your responsibilities will include: Creating a Welcoming Environment: Ensuring all areas of the home, including communal spaces, residents rooms, and facilities, are immaculately clean and beautifully presented. Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Adhering to strict cleaning schedules to uphold effective infection control and meet regulatory standards. Supporting Laundry Services: Assisting with laundering and returning residents clothing and linens to a high standard of care, preserving their personal preferences and dignity. Flexibility Across Departments: Working collaboratively within the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring seamless service delivery across the home.
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 Sandstone Care Group
Address Burscough Manor Care Home
75 Liverpool Road South
Burscough
Ormskirk
L40 7SU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)