LOCATION: Heversham, Kendal JOB TITLE: Resident Housekeeper SALARY & BENEFITS : Ł12,000 per annum plus part-furnished accommodation WORKING HOURS: Full time, permanent THE COMPANY: Our client provides sheltered accommodation to up to 10 retired residents in its grade 2 listed Georgian mansion in Heversham, near Kendal in Cumbria. Our client's aim is to provide a warm, friendly and safe environment for residents and offers security, privacy, respect and independence. The residents lead their own lives and come together for the main meals of the day. Our client is a retirement home and so does not provide medical, personal or nursing care to the residents. THE ROLE: The role of live-in Housekeeper is central to the home and ensures that all residents are secure and comfortable in a friendly, homely atmosphere. The housekeeper is responsible for the staff at the hall and works together with them to provide excellent facilities for the residents. Key Responsibilities to include:- Daily rounds to check on the residents Organising the daily meals Weekly shopping trips for the home and residents Supervising the cook and the cleaner, assisting and providing cover when required Assisting the residents Maintaining a diary of residents appointments Maintaining Health & Safety regulations THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have experience as a live-in housekeeper or will come from a background in hospitality or residential accommodation. You will be of a caring, compassionate nature and will always strive to provide the best for the residents. You will be efficient and organised with good management skills. Health and safety knowledge would be advantageous, as will experience of providing cooking and hospitality to 10 to 12 residents. You will be required to undergo and pass a full CRB check. Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the role:- Experience/background in residential accommodation/hospitality Driving license and own transport is essential A full CRB check will be required Caring, compassionate & friendly disposition Flexible to provide cover for cook and cleaner if required Excellent communication skills Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations advantageous Experience of cooking and providing hospitality for up to 12 residents advantageous Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button. You will then be sent an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
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