Housekeeping Assistant
Bayards Court, Dartmouth
GBP 13.19 per hour
Full and Part Time Hours Available
Keeping every corner cared for
We're looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our vibrant team at Bayards Court in Dartmouth. In this role, you'll make sure every space feels clean, comfortable and welcoming for our residents : from bedrooms to shared areas.
It's a hands:on, varied position where you'll work closely with the housekeeping team to maintain high standards and take pride in the details that make a big difference.
Your role
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Deliver high:standard housekeeping across all areas, including rooms, ensuites and communal spaces
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Follow Health and Safety and infection control procedures; report hazards promptly
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Provide respectful, courteous service to residents and families; resolve complaints effectively
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Manage stock levels and maintain equipment safely
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Complete cleaning schedules and daily records accurately
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Deliver laundry services in line with infection control, ensuring care and confidentiality
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Work with hospitality team to create a homely, welcoming environment
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Respond quickly to spills, accidents or emergencies to maintain safety and hygiene
Your skills
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Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties
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Some experience of working in a domestic/cleaning environment
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Experience of working in a care home setting
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Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
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Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines
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Experience interpreting written instructions and maintaining written records
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Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 20 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and pension contributions, we've created a package to help you thrive:
:Health and wellbeing support: including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short:term counselling
:Company:paid life insurance
:Parental leave arrangements,paid volunteering days, andannual leave purchase scheme
:Company:funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
:Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
:Free mealson long shifts
:Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangement
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria : please get in touch for more information.
Why Vivant?
With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you're not just stepping into a role : you're helping shape a new standard for later:life living.
Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at vivant:care/jobs or follow us on socials.
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Before you apply
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We're currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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If you're applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
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We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early : so don't miss out, apply as soon as you can.
Inclusion is one of our core values
. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjus