Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant Salary*: £12.49ph plus incentives Hours: Part Time - 2-3 days a week 11am-7pm (to include alternate weekends) Location: Rushden, NN10 0SN Employer: Avenue House Nursing and Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation? Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential? Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded? 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 Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7 DBS check - We pay for this Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy) 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 Avenue House Nursing and Care Home: Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home's architecture is modern regency style, which provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care, for 48 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 We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place great importance on every member of our team living by our values. For more information about Jasmine and our values please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values are a key part of how we approach recruitment and make hiring decisions. 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