We are looking for a reliable, caring and hardworking Housekeeping, Laundry & Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Forbes House. You would be working predominantly within our Kitchen Role
This is a varied role supporting the smooth running of the home across our domestic, laundry and kitchen services. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the people who live with us, while also supporting the preparation and delivery of meals and ensuring residents' clothing and linen are cared for to a high standard.
The successful candidate will take pride in their work, be a positive team player and understand the importance of dignity, respect and person-centred care.
The Role
Your duties will include a combination of the following:
Housekeeping
- Cleaning residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
- Following daily and deep-cleaning schedules.
- Maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
- Using cleaning equipment and PPE safely.
- Reporting damaged equipment or maintenance issues.
Laundry
- Collecting, sorting, washing, drying and ironing residents' clothing and linen.
- Returning clean laundry to residents' rooms.
- Maintaining laundry records and linen stock.
- Keeping the laundry area clean and organised.
Kitchen
- Assisting the Chef/Cook with food preparation where appropriate.
- Washing crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment.
- Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
- Checking food dates and storing food safely.
- Supporting the delivery of meals and offering alternatives where required.
- Following food hygiene, allergen and CookSafe procedures.
What We're Looking For
We would like to hear from people who are:
- Caring, kind and respectful.
- Reliable, honest and dependable.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a busy care home environment.
- Able to follow instructions, policies and procedures.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
- Good communicators who treat residents, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Previous experience in housekeeping, laundry, catering or a care home environment would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
We Offer
- Full induction and ongoing training.
- Support to complete mandatory learning.
- A friendly and supportive team.
- Opportunities for personal development.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people who live at Forbes House.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ayr KA8 9FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- If successful would you require sponsorship from the company?
Work Location: In person
