Housekeeper
Job description
The role of the Housekeeper is to work within the Domestic and Laundry Departments, while also working within the Christian ethos of River House.
Responsibilities
- To tidy bedrooms, clean bathrooms, toilets, corridors, tidy sitting rooms, make beds and use equipment according to instructions.
- To respect the personal needs and wishes of the residents at all times.
- To wash, iron all household laundry e.g. sheets, pillowcases, napkins etc.
- To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
- Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home.
- Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment.
- Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Further Information
Shifts: 8am - 1pm or 11am - 4pm, worked on a rota basis, must be flexible to work weekends as required. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1794459
- Job ref.
- R-26-19
- Job Sector
- Cleaners
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newcastle
- Salary
- £12.71 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 10
- Published date
- 03/11/2026
- Closing date
- 20/11/2026
- Worktime
- Shifts: 8am - 1pm or 11am - 4pm, worked on a rota basis