Job Summary
Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 10 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives in a nourishing and supportive environment which promotes their independence.
We are currently seeking Support Service Assistants for Kirby House, Care Home.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment and assist in the smooth day-to-day running of multiple departments- including housekeeping, laundry, kitchen, recreational activities, and care. By working flexibly to support wherever most needed, you will help enhance the quality of life for our residents while upholding high standards of care and comfort.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and have the ability to work independently.
Daily duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all areas of the home, including residents’ rooms, communal spaces, corridors, and offices.
- Launder residents’ personal clothing and home linen, including sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and ensuring proper storage.
- Assist the Cook and kitchen team with food preparation, washing up, and serving meals and drinks as required.
- Support residents with recreational and social activities, encouraging their participation to promote wellbeing and quality of life.
- Assist care staff with light personal care and supervision at mealtimes or as required.
- Work in a professional manner at all times, upholding the home’s ethos and policies.
Requirements
- Creative with a range of practical skills like arts & crafts
- Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships
- Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable individual.
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility to work to the requirements of the business
What we can offer you?
- Great career development opportunity and ongoing support
- Paid 28 annual leave days
- Reliable contracted hours
- Company funded qualification for the staff (subject to eligibility)
- National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Access to Company Shop Group
Shifts include days, nights and weekends.
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure, the expense will be met by the applicant. The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.
Pay: £12.80-£13.05 per hour
Work Location: In person
