Relief Housekeeping Assistant - Casual Hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitising.

• Ensure all rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and kitchens are cleaned to a high standard.

• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas, such as door handles, handrails, and light switches.

• Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in designated areas.

• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.

• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, following instructions and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping department.

Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in housekeeping, cleaning, or a similar role is preferred but not essential.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and products is an advantage.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Company Benefits:

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.

• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.

• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth..

• Career development opportunities.

• Flexibility of shifts.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.

• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.

• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.

• Free car parking and uniform*.

• Incentives for employee referrals*.

*T&Cs will apply.

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Additionally, we reserve the right to modify the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.