Domestic Assistants

The Runwood Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card & discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction & ongoing培训

Free DBS Check & uniform

Funding for NVQs

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Domestic Assistant to help maintain high cleanliness standards across our care home. You will work as part of the support services team, organising and prioritising tasks to ensure a safe, clean environment for residents.

We value proactive, flexible team players who are eager to learn and participate in training to enhance skills and safety in daily duties. This role involves safeguarding adults and adherence to recruitment safety standards.

Qualifications

• Maintains high cleanliness standards across care home areas.
• Organises and prioritises tasks effectively.
• Proactive, flexible and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas within the care home.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Assist with laundry tasks as required.
• Make beds and keep residents' rooms clean and organised.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisation

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.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 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