Housekeeping Assistant

Buckshaw Retirement Village

Housekeeping Assistant

£23920

Buckshaw Retirement Village, Chorley

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ff23eacbcf7244ae81c41ff616ababc4

Full Job Description

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard, the ordering and storing of cleaning products and taking responsibility to minimise the risk of infection within the home. You will promote and encourage service user's privacy and personal space and keep records up to date and factual.

  • Working towards or holds a relevant NVQ in Basic Food Hygiene and an NVQ or relevant in cleaning

  • Previous experience of working in a Kitchen environment

  • Previous experience of Domestic work

  • Able to organise and manage workload and prioritise duties


  • About You:
  • You should be naturally caring, passionate and committed to providing the best possible care

  • Be able to work as part of a team

  • Have patience, communication and listening skills

  • Have a positive attitude

  • We provide full training so don't worry if you are new to the care sector, if you have the right qualities to care we would love to hear from you.

    The HICA Group is a 'Not for Profit' organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

    We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the team at our nursing home The Grange, situated in the beautiful Buckshaw Retirement Village.


  • The Grange offers temporary respite and longer-term rentals for older persons that have access to the on site shop, restaurant and other facilities - along with a nurse-led wellness suite.

    Pay & Hours:
  • Rate of Pay - £11.50 per hour

  • Hours of Work - 12 - 14 hours per week

  • Shift Pattern - Working on a rota covering 7 days per week