Bank Housekeeper

Bath River Line; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bath is seeking a Bank Housekeeper to join the Residential Services Team. This entry-level position involves cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas to maintain a supportive living environment for vulnerable older adults. Responsibilities include operating cleaning and laundry equipment and assisting with dining-room tasks. The role offers the chance to make a positive community impact and support individuals in care settings.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Contribution to community services

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining cleanliness in care environments.
• Ability to operate cleaning and laundry equipment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and manage laundry services.
• Assist residents with dining-room tasks.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry services

Basic food preparation

Communication

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives. We are looking for a Bank Housekeeper to join our Residential Services Team and work within Bath and North East Somerset Council on a Casual basis. We are located in Bath at Cleeve Court Residential Care Home. Assisting other colleagues in promoting and maintaining a supportive living environment to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults including those with dementia and other cognitive impairments. Carry out domestic tasks which maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the care home, considering the wishes of services users.

This Will Include

• Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
• Making beds
• Operating cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners
• Undertake a laundry service for residents and a general laundry service for the care home
• Sorting and washing laundry
• Ironing
• Operating laundry equipment, e.g. washers and dryers, irons
• Cleaning soft furnishings within the home
• Undertake general dining-room/servery tasks, e.g. laying/waiting at/clearing tables/simple preparation of food and washing up as required
• Keep up-to-date written records
• As part of a team, help to develop appropriate and professional relationships with residents and carers, which value them as individuals, including establishing and maintaining effective communication

This is a rolling advert; applications will be checked weekly, and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.

No Agencies Please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Find out more about our values at Bath & North East Somerset Council. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer; Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Details

• Seniority level – Entry level
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Management and Manufacturing
• Industries – Government Administration

Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home