Main Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Housekeeping Assistant is to ensure a clean, hygienic, and pleasant environment for service users.
This role is integral to maintaining the overall well-being and comfort of the residents, aligning with CrossReach's commitment to high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities: The Housekeeping Assistant is expected to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility in accordance with CrossReach standards.
This includes assisting staff with various housekeeping tasks, working under the direction of senior staff or according to a rota, and supporting service users in keeping their personal spaces tidy.
Additionally, the role involves helping new staff develop housekeeping skills, attending staff meetings and training sessions, and completing necessary Health & Safety training, including COSHH.
The Assistant will also participate in service evaluations and ensure all tasks meet quality standards.
Other relevant duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required for this role, though experience in a care setting is beneficial.
Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate should have basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet use.
A respect for Christian values is essential, and membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, along with successful vetting, is mandatory.
Personal Attributes:A successful Housekeeping Assistant will be respectful, responsible, and team-oriented.
They should be committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and be flexible, ready to take on additional duties as required.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.
You will also need to become a?member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.
You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success.
We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.