Domestic Assistant - Lancaster Court - Watford

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Domestic Assistant, where you'll be integral to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for residents. Your role will involve various housekeeping tasks, including laundry and room organisation, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness. This position offers a supportive team atmosphere, with opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs. With a commitment to employee welfare and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those you serve while advancing your career in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ Level 1 and 2

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Proactive and flexible team player with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of care home areas to the highest standards.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner.

Skills

Teamwork Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

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:

• 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.