Job description

Description

“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you passionate about helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Home

Location: Wimborne

* £12.86 per hour

* Fixed work patterns

* Refer a friend scheme up to £300

* 2 part-time positions available - 20 & 17-hours per week

* or 1 full time position 33 hours

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

* Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata

* Enhanced Maternity Pay

* Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one

* Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme

* Comprehensive induction

* Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.

* Access to Litmos online learning platform - our one stop shop for learning & development

* Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

* Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About the role:

You will be responsible for ensuring that a clean and welcoming environment is provided for the people that we support as well as their families, our colleagues, and visitors. You will need to ensure that all hygiene policies and Care Dorset procedures are followed to contribute to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. You will also be required to get to know the people that we support, such as their requirements and preferences to provide a personalised service. All colleagues are required to uphold and maintain the reputation of Care Dorset, both within the Organization and in the wider community.

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

* Ability to use a range of cleaning equipment and to read and carry out basic instructions.

* Written English skills as required to complete cleaning records

* A reasonable level of physical fitness as required to carry out the role

* Ability to work alongside existing and new members of the team

* Ability to communicate with clients to provide a welcoming environment

* Prepared to work towards a Food Hygiene Safety Level 2 Certificate.

* Prepared to work towards a Certificate in Infection Control.

* Understanding of basic food hygiene

* Understanding of basic health and safety requirements

* Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.86 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Laundry