Domestic Assistant - Blackthorns - Halstead

Runwood Homes Limited; Halstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Domestic Assistant, where your role is vital to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort for residents. This position involves various housekeeping duties, including laundry and room organization, ensuring a welcoming environment. You will be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and proactivity, with opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing training. Enjoy a range of benefits such as paid holidays, a pension scheme, and access to discounts, all while contributing to the well-being of residents in a respected care home environment.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check

Uniform provided

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and high standards of work.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of specific areas within the care home.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and timely.

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

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main responsibilities will be to maintain the cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to the highest standards. This includes carrying out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner. Your daily tasks may involve working in the laundry, ensuring residents' rooms are clean and organised, and making beds when necessary. It is important to have good teamwork skills in this role.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a skilled Domestic Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work. You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Domestic Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player. We also value a willingness to learn and grow, as you will need to participate in training activities to enhance your skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient performance in your role.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 58 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.