Housekeeping Assistant

The Royal British Legion; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension contributions

Night rates & overtime

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

DBS check

Uniform provided

EAP services

Retail discounts

Training courses

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant at Dunkirk Memorial House Care Home in Taunton. You will maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment by carrying out a range of housekeeping tasks to high standards and support residents’ wellbeing through social interaction and service.

This permanent role is 35 hours per week, with 5 shifts over 7 days including weekends. Rate of pay is £13.06 to £13.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping in care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.
• Full UK right to work and commuting distance within reasonable range.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy. Using supplies and equipment according to health and safety standards.
• Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
• Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
• Ensure manual handling equipment and associated devices are routinely checked and cleaned for functional and safe use (reporting any damage if required).
• Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods.

Skills

Housekeeping

Patient interaction

Health & safety

Time management

Job description

We are seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Dunkirk Memorial House Care Home in Taunton. You’ll help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment by carrying out a range of housekeeping tasks to the highest standards. You’ll be supporting residents’ wellbeing through social interaction and exceptional service.

This Housekeeping Assistant role is permanent, working 35 hours per week (5 shifts over 7 days, including weekends).

Rate of pay: £13.06 to £13.26 per hour

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. As this role is based at our care home, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy. Using supplies and equipment according to health and safety standards.
• Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
• Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
• Ensure manual handling equipment and associated devices are routinely checked and cleaned for functional and safe use (reporting any damage if required).
• Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

For more detailed information about the role, please see the vacancy pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require th e job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

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About Us

Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.

As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.

We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.

Visit our Careers Page to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.

Homebased (Regional), Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

£34,202 to £35,452 per annum (includes London Supplement)