Domestic Assistant/cleaner - Pickering, United Kingdom - Rangeford Villages

Rangeford Villages

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Pickering, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Rangeford Villages provides a new approach to retirement living.

We provide accommodation to anyone aged 60+, in a welcoming community and an enviable location in the lively and picturesque village of Pickering, with its independent shops and historic attractions at the gateway to the North York Moors.

Our village is modern and spacious, with a cheerful atmosphere that enables residents to live as independently as they desire in their own homes.

As part of the Rangeford Villages group, Mickle Hill Integrated Retirement Community, is a beautiful, vibrant, retirement village just on the outskirts of the market town Pickering, Yorkshire.

Having taken over the management of the village from the Methodist Housing Association last year, we are now recruiting a Domestic Assistant/Cleaner to join our house keeping team on a permanent basis.

You will be working 20 hours per week on a seven day rolling rota. We are happy to discuss working arrangements with you.

As a member of the team, you'll be the key to making sure our guest rooms, public/social areas and resident apartments remain highly presentable at all times.

Responsibilities include:

To maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of bathrooms, offices and communal areas including carpet cleaning as designated by line manager
When working in residents homes, to respect their opinions, privacy and dignity of the person at all times
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is used and maintained correctly and that it is stored in a safe and clean condition
Report any faulty equipment, defects or hazards in the Village to the line manager
Report any damage caused to furnishings, fittings, resident property or the structure of the building during the course of their duty to the line manager
Work to a rolling rota as required which will include some weekends
Assist with the induction of new staff, in accordance with the induction policy
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Understand and adhere to Control of Substances hazardous to Health regulations in accordance with the H&S manual including keeping adequate supply of cleaning materials and ensuring they are used and stored safely
Attend and participate in regular 1.2.1's and appraisals

Required Skills:

Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality
Clear verbal communication skills
Open listening skills
Ability to priorities tasks
Ability to read and understand basic instructions
Be aware of health and safety and working legislation
Customer focused with excellent communication skills
Very handson person, selfmotivated, with a very proactive approach
Keen eye for detail
Be personable and engaging
Have a good level of physical fitness due to the active nature of the job.

Working conditions
This position will involve working weekdays and weekends on a rota basis. Flexibility is key especially over holiday/sickness /absence cover periods.

In return we offer:

Competitive hourly rate £9.70
Statutory holiday entitlement
Company pension scheme
Staff uniform
Free car parking
Well being/mental health support scheme

In order to protect our residents and colleagues, applicants will be required to follow government vaccination schemes and have had covid vaccinations, or have them booked.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary:
£10.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Onsite parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Rangeford Villages adhere to all government guidance relating to Working Safely During Covid. PPE will be provided.

Work Location:
One location