Domestic and Laundry Assistant (to start February 2025)

Domestic and Laundry Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL

Salary: £11.75 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

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

Be part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home due to open its doors in March 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!

Please be aware that we are looking for a candidate to start in February 2025.

What's in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive salarySupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with free training and 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 role 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.

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