Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Runwood Homes; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join our support services team. You will maintain the cleanliness of areas within the care home, perform housekeeping tasks efficiently, and help keep resident rooms neat and comfortable.

Daily duties may include laundry, making beds, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. We value teamwork, proactive approach, and a willingness to learn through ongoing training and safer

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic cleaning or care environment preferred.
• Capable of working in a grouped team and following instructions.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in designated areas of the care home.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Assist with laundry, bed-making and ensuring residents' rooms are tidy.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Proactivity

Willingness to learn

Job description

Shift Patterns: 8am - 2pm / 8am - 4pm / every other weekend

About the role:

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.

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 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

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 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or successfully recruit a suitable candidate. Early application is therefore encouraged.