We currently have an opportunity for an energetic individual to join our Ancillary Staff Team in our residential care home for older people as a Housekeeper (part time contracts available).

Our Housekeeping Team are instrumental to the upkeep of resident rooms and shared spaces and pride themselves on going the extra mile to provide an excellent service for everybody in the home.  

Our amazing team at Cumbria Emmaus House Care Home provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. See our lovely home here.

• Clean client rooms and common areas;
• Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy;
• Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control;
• Receive/collect items for laundering including, clothing, bedding, soft furnishings and household linens;
• Fold items correctly, distribute residents' clothing and store linen and household items safely;
• Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition;
• Wash up the catering equipment and utensils;
• Maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment;
• Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur;
• Maintain records as required by your manager;
• Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as required;
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

For more details, please take a look at the Job Description 

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
• You must be able to prepare food to a good standard;
• You should have a basic food hygiene certificate and a food-related qualification (this would be an advantage but is not essential);
• You need to be able to work as part of a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents;
• You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.

For more details, please take a look at the Person Specification. 

Part-time: 22.5 hours per week (working one weekend in three)

• Bank Holiday rates: £17.21 p/h
• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Guaranteed hours
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Employee assistance programme
• Work clothing provided
• Team events
• Perkbox rewards
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.