Housekeeper

• This job comes under the ‘DIRECT PAYMENTS’ scheme run by Norfolk County Council (NCC), which is a scheme to offer practical help for people with disabilities, supporting them to live with dignity and independence in their own homes.

• Due to some personal care needs, this role is open to FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

• We are a retired (NOT elderly), professional couple, who both have various health issues and disabilities.

• We have not lost our independence we just need some support for the jobs we are struggling with

• I have fractured my spine in 3 places and struggling with bending and lifting.

• I have emphysema which means I have breathing problems and have been hospitalised for coughing up blood in the past.

*my husband has not long come out of hospital and I am struggling trying to look after him and keep on top of the house at the same time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to

• Supporting us with housekeeping and daily living tasks that we are struggling with, to enable us to live a more independent life.

* Changing sheets weekly, dusting, sweeping, polishing, washing internal windows, mopping and vacuuming all designated areas to a very high standard.

• Ensuring surface areas, floors, hand rails, door knobs, and other touch points are sanitised weekly.

• Leaving areas looking ascetically pleasing after cleaning, every time.

• Occasional help with food preparation but NO cooking,

* cleaning inside of fridge and freezers

• Occasional ironing.

• Performing additional cleaning duties as and when required.

THERE WILL BE TASKS

WHICH REQUIRE HEAVIER LIFTING INCLUDING

*moving furniture to clean,

*use of a step ladder, hanging curtains,

*occasionally bringing heavy shopping in from the car

*carrying things up and down the stairs when required,

*emptying and disposing of bin waste and recycling into wheelie bins, weekly.

*Taking wheelie bins to designated emptying spot down the drive and return them to the house when emptied, weekly.

*performing additional duties as and when requred

*Permanent position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months

PLEASE NOTE

• We would appreciate that you do not use your mobile, during working hours, to make personal calls, check messages or use social media. Thank you.