Domestic Assistants

The Runwood Group; Horstead with Stanninghall; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and NVQ support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes in England is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the support services team and maintain high cleaning standards across the care home. You will perform housekeeping duties, assist with laundry, keep residents' rooms tidy, and support a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes proactive, flexible, and reliable teamwork, with opportunities to participate in training for safe and efficient performance. We value staff development and a welcoming, professional care setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Be proactive and flexible with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of areas within the care home to the highest standards.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Assist with laundry, residents' rooms, and bed making as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Task prioritisation

Proactive

Flexibility

Job description

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main Domestic Assistant 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 as a Domestic Assistant 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.

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.

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. 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. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

• Accrued 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 training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards