Residential Nursing Home Housekeeping Assistant

Jasmine Healthcare; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

Annual leave 28 days

Pension 3% match

Bonusly rewards

Training bonus £500

Refer a Friend

Meals on shift

Shift incentives

Employee support programme

DBS check

Job summary

Jasmine Healthcare is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant at Avenue House Nursing and Care Home in Rushden to maintain cleanliness across bedrooms and public areas. The role includes laundry duties, training updates, and supporting shift operations. Flexibility is valued as shifts include weekends.

We offer top quartile salaries, generous annual leave, a Nest pension, and bonus opportunities via Bonusly. DBS check is fully expensed, with on-site meals and employee wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Team player capable of collaborating with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure in a care setting
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in bedrooms and public areas
• Willingness to go above and beyond to meet residents’ needs
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home and be flexible with hours
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Interest in working in a care setting and aligning with Jasmine Healthcare values

Responsibilities

• Join the team to maintain highest cleanliness in bedrooms and public areas
• Handle wash, dry, iron and laundry duties and return clothes to bedrooms
• Keep mandatory training up to date including Infection Control and Health & Safety
• Support housekeeping shifts and keep Housekeeper informed of major developments
• Contribute to Jasmine Healthcare’s mission and values in daily duties

Skills

Team player

Work under pressure

High standard cleanliness

Go above and beyond

Flexible hours

Good communication

Positive attitude

Local resident

Job description

Hours: Full Time Permanent Contract - 8am to 4pm (flexibility considered), 3-4 shifts per week, including alternative weekends

Location: Avenue House Nursing and Care Home, Rushden, NN10 0SN

Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do? Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to “prioritise our people”, as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.

What Jasmine Healthcare offers

• Pay Increase – Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase.
• Annual Leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays.
• Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution.
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives.
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500.
• Refer a Friend - Up to 500 Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member.
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice shift incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7.
• Fully expensed DBS check.

About Avenue House Nursing and Care Home

Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home's architecture is modern regency style, which provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care for 48 residents.

Role Responsibilities for Housekeeping Assistant:

• As a Housekeeping Assistant you will joining our team to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness in bedrooms and public areas within the Home. You will also be responsible for the wash, dry, iron and put away or laundry, including returning clothing to resident’s bedrooms.
• You will keep all mandatory training up to date and complete additional training as required, including Infection Control, Manual Handling and Health & Safety
• Support our Team Members in the smooth running of housekeeping shifts.
• Ensure the Housekeeper is kept fully informed of all major developments (i.e. team issues, complaints, inspections) always.
• To be aware of Jasmine Healthcare’s philosophy and to contribute ideas to improve the standard of care provided.

Role Requirements as a Housekeeping Assistant:

• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to clean to a high standard
• Willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents
• Flexibility with working hours
• Good written and oral communication skills
• A positive and enthusiastic outlook
• A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home

About Jasmine Healthcare

By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our mission:

• Over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with others who are currently studying for one.
• We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
• We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
• We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.

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We are constantly being guided by our mission and place a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values play an important role in our recruitment process.