Housekeeping Assistant

**Job Title** **Housekeeping Assistant** **Salary - £11.67ph** **Hours Part time - 20 hours a week (2 x 10 hour shifts 7am-5pm to include some weekends)** **Location Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA** **Employer Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare** **Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?** **_ What can Jasmine offer you?_** **In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role**: **Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries** - Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500 Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7 DBS check - We pay for this - Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group **_ A little about Nightingale_** Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents. **_ Competencies for _**Housekeeping Assistant** - Experience working in a previous housekeeping role - Team player - Ability to work under pressure - Willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents - Good time management skills - Flexibility with working hours - Good written and oral communication skills - A positive and enthusiastic outlook **_ Day to Day Responsibilities for _**Housekeeping Assistant** - As a Housekeeping Assistant you will joining our team to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness in bedrooms and public areas within the Home. You will also be responsible for the wash, dry, iron and put away or laundry, including returning clothing to resident's bedrooms. - You will keep all mandatory training up to date and complete additional training as required, including Infection Control, Manual Handling and Health & Safety - Support our Team Members in the smooth running of housekeeping shifts. - Ensure the Housekeeper is kept fully informed of all major developments (i.e. team issues, complaints, inspections) always. - To be aware of Jasmine Healthcare's philosophy and to contribute ideas to improve the standard of care provided. **_ Essential Requirements for _**Housekeeping Assistant** A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting. Live within 20 minutes of the Home. **_ Preferred Requirements for _**Housekeeping Assistant** One years' experience in a similar role. One years' experience working in a residential or nursing home. Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification (or willing to work towards this). Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. **_ A little about Jasmine_** - By prioritising _**_our people_**_, our mission is to provide the _**_highest standards of care_**_ to _**_as many elderly residents as possible_** **_ Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:_** - Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one - We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer - We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports **_ Take a look at Jasmine's facebook page, to get more of a feel of what we're all about, by clicking here. **Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and appreciated** **Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £11.67 per hour