Domestic/Laundry Assistant
Location: Melrose, TD6
Hours: 25 Hours Per Week (including every other weekend)
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Our Home
St John’s care home has spacious private gardens with a lovely view of the Eildon Hills. St John’s is a traditional stone villa with beautifully appointed, large, shared dining and lounge areas, and a purpose-built annexe of ground floor residents’ rooms, each with a French window onto the garden. All rooms can be individually adapted to suit residents’ needs. The home has space for 16 residents.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a kind, motivated and organised Domestic Assistant/ Laundry Assistant to join our team. To provide a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Home is maintained to the highest level and within the Mansfield Care specification.
Key Responsibilities
Complete all daily and weekly cleaning schedules.Follow all guidance from the registered manager. To contribute to the achievement of the care Home’s standards for Housekeeping. To undertake general cleaning tasks, follow and carry out any other cleaning duties as delegated. Carry out laundry duties when required.Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment. Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults
Skills and experience required
Previous non-domestic cleaning and experience of working in a care setting would be beneficial. Ability to operate cleaning equipment in the Care Home. Ability to follow simple written and verbal instructions and write basic comments. Communicate effectively with other team members. Display reliability and trustworthiness.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to shape a growing, values-led organisation where people and culture are at the heart of everything.
A fast-paced, evolving environment where your work will have a real and lasting impact.
The chance to work closely with our care home team, contributing to our purpose of caring for people in a way that contributes to a meaningful life.
A collaborative, open, and learning-driven workplace, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Right to work in the UK
Please note, we currently do not offer sponsorships or working visas. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SJ-DA