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.
The 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.
* An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
* Free criminal record checks
* Pension Scheme with Nest
* Flexible working patterns
* Cycle to work scheme**
* 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.
Dussindale Park
Dussindale Park Care Home is a fifty-capacity Countrywide Care Homes accommodation located in Norwich, suited to a wide range of elderly care and nursing needs. The majority of rooms are en-suite and carers look to ensure that privacy and dignity of residents is always respected, while being available round-the-clock for any issues. Respite, convalescent and palliative care are all available from Dussindale, which looks to support community needs in any way its carers' expertise enables.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .