Company Overview
Our mission: The UK’s population is ageing, fast, but the country cannot currently cope with the rising demand for active, independent later living. Too many people are therefore forced to live in inappropriate housing or move into care far too soon. As a pioneer of later living in the UK we recognise the need. We have set out to create amazing, sustainable communities, connected to thriving local centres, breathing new life into urban and suburban neighbourhoods and country locations. “Our mission is to create positive life choices for older people – built on community, wellbeing, and flexibility. We strive to support people to live their best lives for longer, while ensuring the planet, and our healthcare system, offer the same opportunities to future generations.“ Our story: We have been a developer and long-term operator of housing-with-care communities since 1981. We built the first community of its kind in the UK at Elmbridge in Cranleigh, Surrey and today we operate 16 sites across the country with over 1500 self-contained homes. In 2017, Retirement Villages Group was acquired by AXA IM Alts – Real Assets – a global leader in real asset investments and the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe – on behalf of their clients to provide long-term, sustainable investment in retirement living. Supported by AXA IM Alts we have ambitious plans to deliver over 5,000 new homes across over 40 new sites in the next ten years making appropriate housing more accessible to a wider group of older people. We’re hiring! Visit our jobs page on LinkedIn or the careers page on our website for more information: https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/careers/
About the job
Charters Retirement Village based in East Grinsted, West Sussex is on the lookout for a Housekeeper to work Part Time 20 hours a week.
Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Housekeeper at our retirement village, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of our residents’ homes and communal areas. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing regular cleaning tasks in residents’ apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces
- To always provide the highest standards of cleanliness and service
- Keeping communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable
- To foster and maintain good relationships with the Residents
- To report any faulty or damaged equipment, laundry, or machinery to the Housekeeping Supervisor
- To undertake the washing and ironing of bedding, table linen, towels and garments as instructed. Ensuring that all washing and ironing instructions are adhered to.
- Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village
- To use the correct cleaning products and equipment/appliances as instructed by the manufacturers
- To ensure the provision of a safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors
- To comply with all legislative requirements and local and Companywide policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour
- Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults
- Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training
Benefits:
- Medicash
- Birthday’s Off
- Life Assurance
- Volunteering Days
- Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills
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