General - Housekeeping Assistant Non OR

In this role, you will be essential in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our service users. Your main responsibilities will centre around maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the service, with a strong focus on laundry duties. You’ll be involved in various tasks to ensure the smooth running of daily operations, including working in the kitchen, dining areas, and performing general housekeeping tasks.

Your role will include handling laundry tasks such as washing, drying, and ironing clothes and linens, ensuring that they meet our high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You will also support other areas as needed, contributing to the overall upkeep of the service and enhancing the living experience for our residents.

As part of a close-knit team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a pleasant and homely atmosphere. Your contributions will be noticeable and appreciated from the moment you start, as you play a key role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable and well cared for.

Even if you don’t have previous experience in a care setting, your enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive impact are what matter most. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in this role and advance in your career with us. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of our residents and the smooth operation of our service.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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