Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Benefits of joining our team

What we can offer you

• £12.50 per hour
• Part time role - 18 hours per week
• Weekday and weekends required
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Day Shifts 
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment 
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

As our Housekeeper you will ensure daily cleaning schedules are followed and with the rest of the housekeeping team, ensure every area of the home is spic and span and up to our standards.  This includes all communal areas, toilets and of course our residents’ rooms.  You’ll interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times. 

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• You’ll need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety and COSHH
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are well maintained and safely stored in the appropriate places
• You’ll report any incidents or maintenance issues to the home manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

At Acorn Court Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better