Housekeeping Assistant

Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency. Housekeeping / Domestic Assistant, Full Time £24,791.39 £12.85 Per Hour – Bluebell House, Wokingham Bluebell House is a characterful period property, located within walking distance of Wokingham town centre, the railway station and local shops. We provide support to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions. Responsibilities will include : • Collate and prepare orders for replenishing cleaning materials and stocks for the Home • Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions including: • vacuuming, carpet shampooing and washing floor areas stairs and lifts; • cleaning toilets, baths and washbasins, providing adequate supplies of toilet rolls, soap and hand towels; • Cleaning windows, paintwork and walls; • Thoroughly cleaning of vacated rooms ready for re-occupation. • Removal of rubbish and clinical waste to storage area ready for collection by the appropriate agencies; • Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and equipment and the properties of cleaning materials, to ensure the areas are well presented and maintained in good condition; • Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of the people we support, visitors and staff; • Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area; • Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times towards the people we support and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident; • Encourage and contribute to working as a team, responding positively to colleagues and acting on all reasonable work instructions promptly; • Take care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement; • Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment in line with your area of work and responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the company policies and procedures. • Laundry duties such as sheets, curtains, towels and customer/resident personal clothing • Ironing of laundered items An energetic, committed yet approachable team member, the person who fulfils this role will add real value their obvious passion and commitment to both the people we support, families and staff alike, but will have the ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment with care and compassion. To succeed you will be: • A team player • Energetic and hard-working; • Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference in everything that they do. Required to work weekends on a rota system For more information the full job description is attached. Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including: • A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday • An additional health and wellbeing day • A comprehensive paid training and development programme • Excellent career progression opportunities and support • As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference • STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile • A generous pension scheme Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest. This role isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.