Housekeeper - Saffron Gardens

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our friendly and committed team in our care home in Whitehall, Bristol.

Whether you are looking to change careers or are just starting out, apply today and be part of something more.

About the role

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the care homes at all times.

• Observe and follow our guidelines and procedures while creating a happy and homely atmosphere for the people we care for.

• Tasks will include deep cleaning, laundry duties, cleaning individual rooms and en-suites etc. and may involve assisting with kitchen duties.

About you

Previous experience is not required.

You must be committed to making a difference and carrying out all tasks to a high standard. Reliability and compassion are essential qualities you will need to possess. Good communication skills will also be required as this role involves working as a team and engaging with our residents to ensure they feel acknowledged.

Job Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay plus £1 an hour enhancement for weekends and double time for bank holidays

• Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave, increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)

• Comprehensive and flexible induction provided which is paid at your normal hourly rate

• Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointment

• Free enhanced DBS Check & uniform provided

• Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts

• Colleague Voice Representatives, enabling you to have your say

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service

• Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available

• £200 refer a friend bonus

About Us:

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.

Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply at your earliest convenience.

Please Note: If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and confirm your right-to-work status. The documents required will be communicated to you by the hiring manager when booking your interview. Any copies of documents taken will be destroyed per our document retention and GDPR guidelines.

Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.

Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.

The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.

We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.

As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.