Cleaner (Day) York, England
Job description
About the Role
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
This is a duel Role for both Laundry and Domestic
Full or Part time hours available
over 4 days including weekends on a rolling rota.
The Domestic/Laundry Assistant is part of the care team and as such works with other staff and maintains a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.
Working with us will result in some fantastic benefits & rewards
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend – up to £750
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
- Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
Main duties:
- Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.
- Ensure the Home’s furniture, furnishings and fittings are sufficiently clean.
- Ensure all surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings are sufficiently clean.
- Clean carpets when necessary.
- Empty wastebaskets and yellow/black bins daily ensuring that waste is disposed of safely in line with the requirements.
- Clean all internal windows monthly.
- Clean all bedrooms thoroughly once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that the communal areas are cleaned daily.
- Ensure all sinks, en-suites, bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily.
- Chemicals must be stored in line with the COSHH requirements.
- Re-stock paper products and dispensers.
- Apprenticeship opportunities available
Person Specification:
Professional
- Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008
Experience
- Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
- Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.
General
- Demonstrate care and compassion.
- Team player.
- Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Oaklands
Oaklands Residential Home is located in the peaceful North Yorkshire village near Kirk Hammerton and is near to junction 31 of the A1 and the A59 is within easy reach. Local shops, surgery, pharmacy, public house and train station are all within a short walk of the home. Oaklands provides accommodation for 44 residents with 4 double en-suite rooms and 36 single rooms, 22 of which have en-suite facilities. All rooms are fully carpeted and decorated to a high standard. Each room contains a nurse call system, fire detection, bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. A dedicated dementia unit named The Acorn Suite is specifically designed to offer support to those suffering from dementia as well as adults with Mental Heath issues. There is a large well-maintained garden with a large secluded patio and a separate sun lounge for residents' use. There is parking available for up to 16 cars.
