Colwill Lodge Short Breaks Service
Permanent
26 hours per week
Grade B (£18,562 - £18,933) pro rata
Domestic/Laundry Assistant - Role profile
An opportunity has now become available for a hardworking and dedicated domestic/ laundry assistant to join our friendly team.
Colwill Lodge provides regular overnight planned short breaks stays for adults with learning disabilities living in Plymouth and its surrounding areas. It is very important to us to ensure we provide a welcoming environment and maintain high standards of cleanliness for our customers.
The main duties include:
• Undertake the daily cleaning of bathrooms/toilets, bedrooms, hallways, windows, offices and communal areas, including vacuuming polishing, cleaning and/or mopping of surfaces and floors.
• Undertake a laundry service to meet the needs of service users and unit.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection prevention and control and Care of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) policies, procedures and legislation.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is in good working order.
• Check and monitor supplies of cleaning materials, taking responsibility of stock control.
The essential requirements for this post include:
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential, as well as actively contributing to a positive work culture.
Whilst working with people with learning disabilities the successful candidate must show respect for a person’s dignity and privacy when going about cleaning duties.
The post involves the ability to work a flexible rota; including shift working, weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of our customers.
As an employee of Plymouth City Council you will receive a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement and ongoing training opportunities.
Successful appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS & Adults Barred List.
Please note this role is not suitable for job share.
If you are interested or have any questions about this vacancy please contact the Duty Manager at Colwill Lodge on Tel no: 01752 768646.
Closing date: Wednesday 28 October 2020