DOMESTIC ASSISTANT/LAUNDRY ASSISTANT
Please note we do provide sponsorship!
B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 28-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. Underpinned by the group’s aspirational model of care – ‘Rose Model of Dementia Care’ – B&M Care has established a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life. B&M Care is dedicated to perfecting its level of care through continual innovation, the highest standards of person-centred practice and you – the future of B&M Care.
St Lukes Care Home in Caversham, Reading is looking for Domestic/Laundry Assistant at 12 Hours per week. The successful applicant is to ensure the to ensure the clean, hygienic maintenance of the home, and to keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle. You will also work as a Laundry Assistant to ensure that every resident enjoys clean and well-maintained laundry that is presented to the required standard.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Domestic Assistant:
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- To clean allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
- To uphold high standards of cleanliness, being mindful of the home’s presentation.
- Where applicable to assist with bed making.
- To be aware of Health & Safety and COSHH policies and procedures.
- To clean sanitary and other equipment, in line with infection control policies.
Laundry Assistant:
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- To efficiently manage the laundering of clothing and linen, thereby preventing un-necessary build-up.
- To ensure the laundry is identified for the correct loading of washer(s) and dryer(s).
- To have a knowledge of wash and drying programmed for differing fabrics and separate accordingly.
- To ensure there is a regular stock of detergent and fabric conditioner.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of the laundry equipment and the regular de-fluffing of the dryer(s), reporting any defects to the Manager or Housekeeper.
Our Commitment to You:
- Competitive rates of pay
- £1.00 hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours
- Free uniform (provided)
- Wellbeing Support Line (available to all members of staff)
- Flexible working within a supportive environment
- Long Service Awards
- B&M Care’s Golden Rose Staff Recognition Awards
- Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme
- Support & career development
- Holiday
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Auto-Enrolment Pension
Additional benefits
- £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer
- £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours
- Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.88-£13.19 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
