The Company
Augustinian Care is a well-established organisation with a proud heritage of delivering high-quality care, guided by traditional principles that have been upheld by the Augustinian Sisters since 1868. Today, we combine these values with modern facilities to provide outstanding care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Located between Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, our services are set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmland, offering a peaceful and therapeutic setting for both residents and staff.
We offer a wide range of services and facilties on site, including two purpose-built care homes with nursing, specialising in dementia care for individuals aged 60 and over with complex needs. Our large, committed team delivers person-centred care in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment, ensuring each individual is supported to live with dignity, comfort, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer independent living for those over the age of 60 in our retirement village, alongside our assisted living development, creating a diverse and supportive community tailored to different levels of need.
We are committed to developing talent at every level, which is why we actively support employee apprenticeships across a range of disciplines. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to upskill, our apprenticeship pathways offer the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working, earning, and learning on the job. We provide ongoing mentorship and a supportive environment that helps you build confidence, grow professionally, and take the next step in your career with us.
Benefits
Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.
- Competitive remuneration
- Job security – Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
- Annual pay reviews
- Free uniform provided – For all care and ancillary positions
- Free staff transport – Mini bus pickups on specified routes
- Free on site secure parking
- DBS checks – Company funded checks
- Free meal – One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
- Life Cover – based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
- Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
- Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street & online brands/shops
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme – with generous rewards (T&C’s apply)
- Long service awards – Financial recognition of long service and commitment
- Paid sick leave (T&C’s apply)
- Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
The Role
As a Domiciliary Housekeeper, you will play an important role in supporting residents living independently within our Retirement Village and Assisted Living Development, helping them to maintain a high standard of living and achieve an improved quality of life, independence, and integration.
Working as part of a supportive domiciliary care team, you will provide a range of domestic services tailored to each individual’s needs. Your responsibilities will include tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, bed making, cooking, washing up, and general tidying, ensuring each resident’s home is maintained to a consistently high standard.
You will take pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, while working in line with health and safety policies, including COSHH regulations. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting any hazards, maintenance issues, or incidents, ensuring the wellbeing of residents is always prioritised.
This is a rewarding role ideal for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and takes pride in delivering high-quality domestic support, while working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
Working hours:
- 30 hours per week
- Monday – Friday
- 08:00 – 16:00 (flexible)
Requirements
- We are looking for someone with some experience of working within a Housekeeping role however full training will be given if we think you demonstrate the right qualities at interview.
- An understanding of Health & Safety, Infection Control and COSHH would be an advantage.
- All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
- Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
- This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship. You must have current valid right to work in the UK.
The Person
- You should be able and willing to follow instructions and detailed guidelines and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills towards residents, colleagues and visitors.
- It is essential that you can work within a team and also work unsupervised when visiting residents apartments.
- Remain confidential at all times.
- If you can show thoroughness and attention to detail that would be an advantage.
- If you have a basic understanding of using cleaning chemicals and handling and dealing with infection control situations within a challenging environment we would also welcome your application.
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