Hotel Service Assistant - Rush Court Care Home
Salary: £13.45 per Hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
At Elizabeth Finn Homes, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care and support to our residents, ensuring they enjoy a warm, welcoming, and safe environment. We are currently seeking a dedicated Hotel Service Assistant to join our team at Rush Court Care Home in Wallingford. This role is pivotal to our success and offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the care experience of our residents.
As a Hotel Service Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the comfort and wellbeing of our residents by providing high-quality hospitality and support services. You will work closely with our care and catering teams to ensure the environment is clean, inviting, and meets the highest standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home, including residents’ rooms, communal areas, and dining spaces.
- Support the catering team by assisting with meal service, clearing tables, and ensuring dining areas are tidy and welcoming.
- Laundry duties such as washing, drying, folding, and distributing residents’ clothes and linens.
- Assist with stocking and replenishing supplies to ensure all areas are well-equipped.
- Respond promptly and politely to residents’ requests related to housekeeping and hospitality services.
- Report any maintenance issues or concerns to the appropriate team members to maintain a safe environment.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and care staff to support the overall wellbeing of residents.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Previous experience in a hospitality, catering, or care environment is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and approachable manner.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Basic understanding of hygiene and safety standards.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible to meet the needs of the home and its residents.
- A genuine desire to contribute positively to the quality of life for elderly and vulnerable people.
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.45.
- Permanent, full-time contract providing stability and security.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities to progress within the organisation.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
This role is based at Rush Court Care Home in Wallingford, a charming town with excellent transport links and a welcoming community atmosphere.
If you are passionate about hospitality and care and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our careers page or through external job boards.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity within our workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
