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Domestic and Laundry Assistant

Domestic and Laundry Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4ALSalary: £12.21 per hour, plus a 50p per hour weekend enhancement Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, shifts will be across Monday to Sunday (including alternate weekends)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateBe part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home due to open its doors in April 2025.As a Domestic and Laundry Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our care home remains a clean, hygienic and comfortable place for our residents and staff.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!Why work at Westgate? Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidaysEqual pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity  Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development About the role: Clean all public areas, corridors and lounges regularlyClean our residents' rooms whilst maintaining their right to privacyEnsure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all timesKeep equipment maintained and stored properlySort laundry into appropriate wash cycles to avoid items being damagedWash, dry and iron all linens and residents personal clothing with the utmost care and in accordance to manufacturers recommended instructionsOperate the laundry equipment, washing machines, tumble driers, rotary iron, etc.Sort residents’ laundry to ensure each resident receives their own items of clothing backReturn all clean linen to linen cupboards and clothing to resident’s rooms on a regular and timely basis, ensuring care staff have sufficient clean linen available to carry out their dutiesLabel all company linen with the labels providedMaintain the laundry area by keeping the areas clean and tidyCarry out general household duties that promote the welfare of our residentsEnsure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality About you: The right to live and work in the UKPrevious experience in a cleaning or laundry position in a care home is essential to be consideredAn understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHHA caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a teamGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenWilling to work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB ....Read more...

Activities Lead

Activities Lead – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4ALSalary: £14.00 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per week (including alternate weekends)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateBe part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home, opening in April 2025. As our Activities Lead, you’ll be at the heart of building a vibrant, engaging and inclusive environment for our residents.Nestled in the heart of Borehamwood, Meadowhill Care Home combines modern design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Boasting 75 private rooms and luxurious communal spaces, Meadowhill is tailored to meet the unique needs of residents in a safe and peaceful environment.As the Activities Lead, you will design and implement a varied programme of events, activities and social opportunities tailored to our residents’ interests, abilities and preferences. You’ll play a key role in fostering a sense of community, ensuring residents live fulfilled and meaningful lives.Why work at Westgate? Competitive pay ratesImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity  Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development About the role: Develop and coordinate a diverse activities schedule, including social, physical and cognitive activitiesEngage with residents to understand their interests and create activities that reflect their individualityOrganise events such as arts and crafts, fitness sessions, musical performances and outingsCollaborate with the care team to ensure activities align with residents’ care plansLead and inspire a small team of activity coordinators Maintain budgets and ensure activities comply with health and safety standards About you: Previous experience working in the care sectorA creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community settingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgroundsStrong organisational skills and good attention to detailA passion for making a positive impact and making a difference   If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB ....Read more...