Housekeeping Assistant

The Orchards Residential Home in Swindon, Whiltshire is looking for efficient and reliable Domestic Assistants to join the Housekeeping Team.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Our domestic team has the role of maintaining a clean, odour free environment for the residents at the home to enjoy. You will be working in a team and your duties will be cleaning to a high standard communal areas of the home and residents’ bedrooms and ensuites. All policies must be adhered to and appropriate uniforms and protective clothing must be worn. You will receive training to understand health and safety issues and the use of chemicals that we use and any equipment that you need to use.

Laundry duties may be required at times which will involve washing/drying, ironing, sorting through clothes and delivering clean clothes back to residents.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

· Friend Referral Reward Scheme - £250.00 for every successful referral

· Annual wage review

· Extra paid day off on your birthday

. Diploma's in Health Care are available to all staff

· Free meals

· Free uniforms provided

· Paid breaks

· Free parking

· Special bank holiday pay rates on major bank holidays

. Free training provided and you will be paid for attending training.

· Refund on your DBS check after probation is passed

· Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity to increase this through training and development

· Opportunity for overtime where possible

· Recognition Rewards - e.g. employee of the month

· Parties & Events

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in a similar role but training will be provided

• Warm personality and enthusiastic about the role

• Contact with Residents so communication skills are important

• A good team player who works well with others

• Conscientious about achieving high standards of cleanliness across the home

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swindon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person