WE’RE LOOKING FOR BRIGHT, ENGAGED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC AND FRIENDLY TEAM OF CARE PROFESSIONALS AT OUR BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED CARE HOME. £250 WELCOME BONUS INCLUDED TOO!

You can earn up to £12.21 per hour as a Domestic/Laundry Assistant. We’re excited to grow our team further and would love to welcome you.
Reports to: Admin, Manager and Deputy Manager
Rochcare is a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We believe exceptional care homes don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
As a Domestic/Laundry Assistant in our care home setting, you should take pride in keeping residents clothing, bedding and towels fantastically clean, playing a vital role in ensuring each individual we care for receives the best experience possible.

SKILLS NEEDED

Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Cleaning Skills, Organisational skills

COMPANY CULTURE

Exceptional care homes don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced professionals, as well as from those who are just starting out. We’re keen to open up new routes into jobs in the care sector, that’s why we’re continually growing the number and range of training opportunities we offer, helping individuals earn while they learn and contribute to the excellent care we provide.
Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. Rochcare is an encouraging and supportive company, we provide a comprehensive induction and training programme for both those with experience and those who are just starting out.

PRINCIPLE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an effective and efficient laundry service, delivering a high level of customer care to each individual living at the home at all times. Washing, drying and ironing the clothes and linen of the people we care for, maintaining an organised washing system.
• Ensure cleaning products are used effectively and instructions are followed. Carry out equipment checks where needed and report any concerns regarding equipment to the appropriate line manager.
• To complete daily cleaning requirements to both bedrooms and communal areas to an exceptional standard within the allocated timeframe.
• Manage the workload, ensuring washing is not mixed up and items are delivered promptly and respectfully to the ladies and gentlemen at the home.
• To comply with all relevant internal rules, policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety, Data Protection and all those contained within the issued Team Handbook.
  The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and be able to work well within a team and individually. As a Laundry Assistant, it is essential you prioritise tasks, have an exceptional eye for detail, and work flexibly with good time management skills.
  The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.
  Schedule: Temporary role to cover maternity leave.
  Wage rate: Up to £12.21 per hour.
  Benefits: Company pension. Access to Blue Light Card Discount. Company funded further studies and professional development opportunities. £250 welcome bonus. Free onsite parking. Access to free and confidential welfare counselling. Free uniform. Competitive rates of pay and holiday allowance.
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  It is an expectation of all staff to have vaccines or other essential health treatments, in line with Public Health guidelines and in relation to health and safety in an effort to protect yourself as well as others.