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Housekeeping Assistant - Rush Court Care Home, Wallingford
Salary: £13.45 per Hour
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Elizabeth Finn Homes is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to join our team at Rush Court Care Home in Wallingford. This pivotal role supports the smooth running of our home by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff alike.
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play an essential part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. Your efforts will directly contribute to the comfort and well-being of our residents, helping us deliver the excellent care and quality of life they deserve.
- Maintain cleanliness in residents’ rooms, communal areas, offices, and other parts of the care home.
- Carry out daily cleaning duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, and sanitising surfaces.
- Ensure laundry duties are completed efficiently, including washing, drying, folding, and distributing residents’ clothing and linen.
- Dispose of waste safely and in line with health and safety regulations.
- Report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the management team.
- Support infection control procedures by using appropriate cleaning products and methods.
- Work collaboratively with care and catering teams to ensure a hygienic and pleasant environment.
- Adhere strictly to all health and safety guidelines, including COSHH regulations.
- Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role, preferably within health, nursing, or social care settings, is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Basic understanding of hygiene and infection control principles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
- Reliability and strong organisational skills.
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training and comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Competitive hourly wage of £13.45 per hour.
- Permanent, full-time contract offering stability and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment within a well-respected care provider.
- Access to comprehensive training and development programmes.
- Generous holiday entitlement and statutory sick pay.
- Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.
- Contributory pension scheme.
At Elizabeth Finn Homes, we are committed to creating a caring and supportive atmosphere for both our residents and staff. As part of our team, you will make a meaningful difference every day, working alongside passionate colleagues who share your dedication. Rush Court Care Home prides itself on providing exceptional care in a friendly and homely environment – and our Housekeeping Assistants are key to this success.
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming care home environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter via our careers page or through external job boards such as Indeed and Total Jobs.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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