OTH) Housekeeper

Hours: 10 hours per week (8am - 1pm or 11am - 4pm, worked on a rota basis must be available to work weekends as required)

• A commitment to the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Integrity, honesty, and patience
• An understanding of the needs of older people in a residential home setting
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Respect for residents' individual preferences and needs
• Willingness to follow direction from senior staff
• This role is an opportunity to be part of a caring and supportive team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents., Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a learning disability
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working or residential environment
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Desired criteria
• Experience of working with older people or those with a learning disability
• Experience of housekeeping duties outside a domestic setting
  
  The Council for Social Witness is part of the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and its aim is to provide care for residents / service users in a specifically Christian ethos and environment, placing great emphasis on offering spiritual support and encouragement to residents, as well as physical care.
River House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services). The purpose-built Home accommodates 29 residents. The residents have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

· Discount card - money off in local shops and restaurants · Free -uniform and training · Enhanced - annual leave · Free - Access NI and NISCC registration · Enhanced - maternity pay and pension scheme · Free - Employee Assistance Programme for staff and household members 16+ years