New Tyne (Adults Residential Service) based in Durrington, focuses on providing the right balance of the individuality, needs, wishes and rights of each of our residents. We're looking a Housekeeper to join our team on a part time basis.
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The role
Salary: £11.59 per hour (£12,089 Annual salary)
Working Pattern: 20 hours p/w (Day shifts with weekends on rotation)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: New Tyne, Worthing
- Please note the attached job description details across county, this position is only based at New Tyne and there are no other sites you would be allocated to.
Your responsibilities in the role:
- Maintain the home to a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Cleaning residential rooms including communal areas, offices, kitchens, and bathrooms.
- It's an active role - for example, you'll be lifting or carrying equipment as required.
- You will need to be flexible and comfortable with undertaking weekend working on a rota with other housekeepers to ensure the needs of the service is fulfilled.
About You
To become a Housekeeper with us you will be:
- Have a keen eye for maintaining cleanliness and order.
- Take pride in your work and be aware that your will be working in the home of the people we support.
- A good listener, patient, respectful, kind and treat all people with dignity.
- Good English skills to communicate with the people we care for, their families and the team.
- Have an awareness of health & safety and show a common-sense approach to your work.
About New Tyne
Here we support people with Dementia in the Worthing area providing long stay and short breaks. We provide a wide range of activities to encourage and stimulate people through outcome-based person-centred care promoting independence and wellbeing. Some of the ways we support those we care for include reminiscence, gentle exercise, arts, crafts, and conversation-based activities. Regularly supporting activities throughout the year such as themed parties and fund-raising events.
Skills
These will used to short list candidates to interview so please ensure these are clear to see in your application and your CV.
- Ability to undertake a wide range of cleaning tasks.
- Able to communicate effectively with the people we care for, staff and visitors.
- Flexible approach to allocated duties and work as part of a team.
- Sensitive to the needs of those we care for.
Qualifications and/ experience:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations. Desirable
- Experience of using a range of cleaning equipment including powered equipment. Desirable
- Experience of working as a cleaner in paid employment. Desirable
Reward and Benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.
- Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution
- Eligible to apply for a Blue light card
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- As a support worker will be given online and face to face training throughout the year.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefitspage.
How to Apply:
Upload your CV and complete the application on the WSCC jobs page explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.