Hours: 16 (4 days x 4 hours)
Please note, some weekend work will be expected.
Reporting into the Business Manager, Location Manager or District Manager responsibilities will include:-
1. Ensuring that the location is clean, pleasant and safe for customers in either their home environment or communal areas.
2. Ensuring that cleaning products are used effectively, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.
Required knowledge & experience:
3. Customer service NVQ2.Previous cleaning experience and knowledge is desirable.
4. Use of cleaning products in a safe manner.
5. Knowledge of cleaning procedures including use of equipment e.g. carpet cleaners.
6. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
7. Health & safety in the workplace including Control of Substances Harmful to Health (COSHH)
Required skills:
8. Well organized with good time management skills.
9. Strong interpersonal and empathy skills and a friendly personality.
10. Able to work individually and as part of a team.
11. Ability to prioritise and plan around customer needs.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is ‘respect’, therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
It is no longer a legal requirement for colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in our care homes. However, we will continue to encourage everyone who is eligible for the vaccine and booster dose to have it to protect themselves, as well as the residents and colleagues in our home.
Larchfield in Hunslet, Leeds is home to 41 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
12. Good public transport links into Leeds and Wakefield from nearby bus stop
13. Parking on site
14. Good community involvement within the home and also several Anchor homes within the Leeds area as a part of the wider organisation. / national provider
15. Regular activities/ themed events in our Milkshake bar and Cinema room
16. Opportunities to progress via Apprentice schemes with NVQ and career progression
17. Rated good by CQC
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
18. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
19. Mental health support
20. Flexible working options
Finance
21. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
22. Quick and easy pension transfer service
23. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
24. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
25. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
26. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
27. Career progression and promotion opportunities