Domestic Assistant

Runwood Homes; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Domestic Assistant, where your commitment to cleanliness and teamwork will shine. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards within a care home environment, ensuring that residents enjoy a clean and organized space. With a focus on personal development, you'll have opportunities to enhance your skills through training and support for NVQ qualifications. Enjoy a range of benefits including paid holidays, weekly pay, and career progression opportunities. If you're organized, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Ongoing Paid Training

Free DBS Check

Support for NVQ Training

Opportunities for Career Progression

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Skilled in maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in specific areas of the care home.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently.
• Work in laundry and organize residents' rooms.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Domestic Assistant

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About the role:

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be part of the support services team. Your main responsibilities will include maintaining the cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to high standards, carrying out housekeeping duties efficiently and promptly. Tasks may involve working in the laundry, ensuring residents' rooms are clean and organized, and making beds when necessary. Good teamwork skills are essential.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and various discounts on travel, dining, leisure, and entertainment
• Employee Assistance Scheme, available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support for NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities for career progression within the company
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We seek a skilled Domestic Assistant capable of maintaining high standards of cleanliness. You should be organized, able to prioritize tasks, proactive, flexible, and a team player. A willingness to learn and participate in training to enhance your skills for safe and effective performance is also valued.

About Runwood Homes:

Founded in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care, with over 59 homes across the UK. We are committed to personalized care, professional development, and continuous improvement, especially in care for individuals living with dementia. We aim to set industry standards for care excellence.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks to ensure safeguarding. Appropriate checks and clearances will be conducted.

You can apply by completing our short application form or visiting the home, where our team can assist you.