Domestic & Laundry Assistant - Bank

St Philips Care; Selby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support

Full training

Paid induction

Flexible hours

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Company pension

Career progression

Job summary

The Grange Care Centre in the St Philip's Care Group is seeking a Domestic and Laundry Assistant to join the housekeeping team. You will ensure high cleanliness standards across resident rooms and communal areas, keeping the home homely and tidy. The role supports the care home in daily operations and reports to the Care Home Manager.

Ideal candidates show a flexible approach, high standards, and good work ethic, with awareness of COSHH and health and safety practices. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work.
• High standards and good work ethic.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Be able to use resources economically and effectively.
• Aware of correct cleaning solutions and equipment for correct job.
• Aware of responsibility to report accidents, untoward incidents, hazards and unsafe equipment.
• Awareness of COSHH and health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.
• Clean and care for residents' rooms to keep them homely and tidy.
• Attend to communal areas, showers, bathrooms, dining area and seating areas.
• Assist in day-to-day running of a busy care establishment as a Domestic and Laundry Assistant.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

High standards

Prioritise workload

Resource management

COSHH awareness

Health & safety awareness

Safety reporting

Job description

Domestic and Laundry Assistant Bank - The Grange Care Centre

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’

As a part of the house keeping team you are a valued and respected part of the team. We are looking for an individual who has high attention to detail, high standards and pride in their work.

You are responsible for maintaining high standards or cleanliness throughout the home for our residents, cleaning and caring for our residents rooms and ensuring they are homely and tidy.

You are responsible for communal areas, showers, bathrooms, dinning area and seating areas.

Our Care Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Domestic Housekeeping Assistant to assist in the day to day running of a busy and vibrant care establishment.

You will be reporting to the Care Home Manager,

Candidates Should Have:

• A flexible approach to work
• High standards and good work ethic
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Be able to use resources economically and effectively
• Beware of correct cleaning solutions and equipment for correct job
• Be aware of the responsibility to report any accidents, untoward incidents, hazards and unsafe equipment
• An awareness of COSHH and health and safety in the workplace.

As a Domestic and Laundry Assistant it would be desirable to have:

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital or Care Home.
• An interest for Care of the Elderly

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• Health Assured Free Support -Employee Assistance Program to support with physical, mental and financial issues
• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.

• A flexible approach to work
• High standards and good work ethic
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Be able to use resources economically and effectively
• Beware of correct cleaning solutions and equipment for correct job
• Be aware of the responsibility to report any accidents, untoward incidents, hazards and unsafe equipment