Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping team. Reporting to Housekeeping Manager.
You will be working for the award-winning Care Home in the beautiful village of Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton - The Old Vicarage Care Home.
Key objectives of the role
- Create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident’s unique needs
- Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.
Key responsibilities
- Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important
- Carry out variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.
- Laundry duties which includes washing and drying of all clients personal laundry
- Organising and tidying the cupboards
These responsibilities have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9am - 2pm (25 hours)
Knowledge and Qualifications
No previous experience is expected.
Other benefits
- Signing bonus - £250
- Travel allowance
- High quality training and support in all aspects of the role.
- Uniform will be provided.
- Well-staffed home and friendly environment
- Opportunities to progress to lead roles
- Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus and Long Service Awards
- Additional working hours are available
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Otterton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: TOVHKFeb2023