Housekeeper - Swindon

Milestones Trust

  • Swindon
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Bembridge House is looking for an energetic, vibrant individual to join our team as a Housekeeper to maintain the high standards of cleanliness within the home.Located in the Park North area of Swindon, at Bembridge House we support eight adults (some with complex needs) with their day to day lives, including a variety of activities, from shopping, going to cinema, travelling around the area, and beyond.This is a busy home so the successful applicant will be able to work in fast-paced environments, have good timekeeping skills and work to deadlines. We also support individuals who have limited communication, so good communication skills are essential for this role.Shifts are Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 10:00-14:00, however there is some flexibility with times.Requirements of the role:
  • Cleaning of the bathrooms and communal areas
  • Cleaning of Office areas
  • Weekly cleaning of utility areas
  • Ad Hoc cleaning tasks to meet the requirements of the service
  • To maintain adequate stock levels of cleaning materials
  • To identify and report any potential hazards in the environment
  • Following infection prevention and control policies
  • An understanding of health and safety
Knowledge of the importance of Infection Prevention and Control procedures is essential.Previous experience in a Housekeeper or Domestic role is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.Full training is provided. You will be required to attend the necessary face to face training and e-learning, which is essential to be successful in the roe. You will benefit from regular 1-1 meetings and yearly appraisals with your line manager and there is an active management presence in the home.At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
  • 30 days annual leave entitlement (including all recognised public holidays)
  • Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
  • Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
  • Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. dental, therapies, optical, maternity/paternity, NHS prescriptions etc.
  • Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
  • Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
  • Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers
  • An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tracey Winter or Kate Maggs on 01793 533405.This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.

Milestones Trust