House keeping and food service assistant – Parton House.

Cedartrust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in their care home. The role includes various responsibilities such as routine cleaning, supporting kitchen duties, and ensuring a safe work environment. Applicants should be caring and compassionate team players with strong communication skills. This position offers up to £12.21 per hour and a supportive working atmosphere, making a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

DBS check provided

Pension contribution

28 days paid annual leave pro rata

Training and uniforms

Rolling shift pattern with alternate weekends

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated attitude towards residents.
• Eager to stay active and contribute to the community.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the home.
• Implement safe working procedures and practices.
• Routine cleaning of rooms and communal areas.
• Support kitchen duties including cleaning and washing.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and caring? Ready to be valued and make a difference? Then we at Cedar Trust have an exciting opportunity for care assistants and cannot wait to hear from you.

We are a family run business with a number of Nursing and Residential Care Homes that have been caring and nursing for people in Gloucestershire for over 30 years. Our philosophy is to provide warm, compassionate and friendly environments whilst aiming to enrich people’s lives at a time when they thought that might not be easily achieved.

We are committed to providing the highest possible standards of person-care to our residents while ensuring their safety and promoting wellbeing. As we continue to succeed in our ambition, we are looking for a housekeeper to join our growing team in Churchdown.

We are unable to support relocation or offer sponsorship for this post.

Benefits

• Paid Weekly – up to £12.21 per hour
• DBS check provided
• Pension contribution
• 28 days paid annual leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
• Training and uniforms
• Work on a rolling shift pattern including alternate weekend.

Responsibilities

• To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the home.
• To implement safe working procedures and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and the COSHH policy and procedures.
• To routinely clean rooms including furniture fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment as per the daily cleaning schedule.
• To clean sanitary and other equipment, with attention to the guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
• To deal with refuse and dispose of it in the correct manner.
• To ensure safe operation and maintenance, as needed, of all equipment.
• To undertake deep cleans of all areas including residents’ rooms and communal areas.
• To support the kitchen with washing and cleaning in the evening.
• To undertake other duties, as may be necessary from time‑to‑time.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with residents, colleagues and visitors.
• To work as part of a team supporting others.
• Using equipment such as knives, cutters, ovens, and kitchen appliances.
• Cleaning utensils, crockery, pans, appliances, and ovens.
• Reviewing kitchen inventory and advising what items are needed.
• Unloading supplies and organising.
• Ensuring the whole kitchen area is clean and tidy.

Requirements

• Caring, compassionate, dedicated and enthusiastic.
• Eager to stay active and want to give back to the community.
• Conscientious with good attention for detail.
• Effective in their communication and a strong team player.

We also seek someone with a “can‑do” attitude displaying a sensitive, warm and approachable nature but with a determination to get things done.

If you feel that this is a role you would like to explore, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01684 850 111 or by post to Parton House, Parton Rd, Gloucester GL3 2JE.