Domestic / Laundry Assistant

Westgate Healthcare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in London is seeking a Domestic / Laundry Assistant to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces for residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a commitment to health and safety. This role offers competitive pay rates, including enhancements for weekends, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to employee discount schemes

Support for achieving qualifications

Comprehensive staff induction and training

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of Infection Control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• To clean all assigned rooms carefully.
• Maintain and replenish all cleaning products.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and stored properly.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.
• Report maintenance issues immediately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Positive attitude

Understanding of Health and Safety

Caring nature

Job description

Domestic / Laundry Assistant – Wanstead, London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Hourly rate: £12.21 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm 5 shifts over 7 (including alternate weekends)

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic / Laundry Assistant to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms
• Maintain and replenish all cleaning products
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures, ensuring that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needs
• Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
• Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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