Housekeeper @ Akari Care Limited

Job summary

• 38.5 Hours per week - Including alternate weekends ** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Housekeeper who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment

Main duties of the job

• Akari Care is seeking a passionate Housekeeper to join our award-winning homes in Gateshead.
• This permanent role involves working 38.5 hours per week, including alternate weekends.
• As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for supporting, training, and coaching your domestic and laundry teams to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in our residents rooms and communal areas.
• We are looking for someone who can ensure staff resources are well-managed and prioritize resident care.
• The right candidate should have experience in a similar environment, with a caring nature and team leader skills.
• You should be adaptable, resilient, and work well under pressure.
• Akari Care values a community environment where residents are respected and included.
• We offer a competitive salary of £12.96 per hour along with pension contributions, uniform provision, DBS check coverage, 28 days of annual leave, flexible working patterns, and fully funded training and development opportunities.

About us

Akari Care is a prominent provider of residential care homes, dedicated to supporting elderly individuals by providing compassionate and personalized care. We strive to create warm and inclusive environments where our residents feel valued and respected. Our award-winning homes are staffed with skilled teams that are committed to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional service. At Akari Care, we believe that care goes beyond meeting the physical needs of our residents. We aim to support their emotional and mental wellbeing as well, through creating a community atmosphere where each individual can preserve their dignity and individualism.

Our robust training and development programs ensure that our staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide outstanding care, while offering opportunities for professional growth. By joining Akari Care, you become part of an organization that genuinely cares about making a positive impact in the lives of older individuals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 38.5 Hours per week - Including alternate weekends If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Through support, training, and coaching of your domestic and laundry teams, you will assume responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will ensure that the correct staff resource is always available through accurate staff rostering, prioritising resident care at all times which actively promotes continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and, through the adherence to all policies and procedures ensure that delivery to the highest standards, through your teams, makes a true difference to each of our residents which contributes to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Housekeeper/Team leader experience required.
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working within similar environment. Housekeeper/Team leader experience required.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)