ESTATES ASSISTANT
Rockdale Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for an Estates Assistant to join our busy maintenance department to assist in keeping the Associations gardens to a high standard and to contribute generally to the work of the Maintenance Department.
For this role, successful candidates will have:
- Good knowledge of garden machinery and tools
- General knowledge of plants and shrubs
- Experience in undertaking general maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs and carpentry
- Knowledge of plumbing and electrics is desirable along with COSHH experience and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Applicants must also be able to work outside during wet, cold and snowy weather
Hours of work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Salary: £21,834 per annum
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- 6 weeks annual leave increasing to 7 weeks after 5 years’ service (includes bank and public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend Scheme
- Full training and support with your professional development
- Free uniform & DBS check
If this sounds like a job for you, and you are interested in applying for this vacancy please apply using the form below.
Successful applicants will be offered the role subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and the taking up and verification of references. The closing date for applications is 26 January 2022.
Job description: Estates Assistant
HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT
We have exciting opportunities for motivated and hard-working Housekeeping Assistants to join our team. Working as part of our valued team you will carry out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and create a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for the residents, visitors and staff in our Residential Care Home.
Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; what is important to us is that you are an enthusiastic, reliable and caring individual who has good communication skills and attention to detail. A good understanding of empathy and treating people with kindness is essential, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good MS Skills and GCSE’s in English and Maths are also desirable.
Hours of work: Shifts are on a 4 weekly rota basis including weekends over the following shifts: early 8:00 am-3:30 pm or late midday-7:30pm.
- Bank shifts- ad hoc as and when required
- Permanent shifts- 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time hours are also available
Salary- £9.70 -£12.13 per hour
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- 6 weeks annual leave increasing to 7 weeks after 5 years’ service (includes bank and public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend Scheme
- Full training and support with your professional development
- Free uniform & DBS check
If you wish to be considered for this role, please use the form at the bottom of this page.
Successful applicants will be offered the role subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and the taking up and verification of references. Applicants applying for positions within our care home will also need evidence of having had both COVID vaccinations.
Job Description: Housekeeping Assistant
DAY RSW
Rockdale House in Sevenoaks provides excellent care for the residents in our 50-bed care home, set in beautiful surroundings and located in the centre of Sevenoaks it is highly regarded by the community.
We are looking for dedicated care staff who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to caring for older people, your day to day tasks will include helping residents with social activities, answering call bells, completing care plans and assisting with dressing and personal care.
For this role, successful candidates will have:
- Excellent communication skills and be a great team player
- A good understanding of person-centred care
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- The ability to make responsible decisions that are always in the resident’s best interest
- An NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential, however, you should be willing to get further training if needed
Hours of work: Full or part-time shifts including weekends over the following shift patterns: early 7.30 am-2.30 pm or late 1.30 pm-9.00 pm.
- Full time/Part-time hours: up to 36 per week
Salary: £12.29 – £12.86 per hour
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- 6 weeks annual leave increasing to 7 weeks after 5 years’ service (includes bank and public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend Scheme
- Full training and support with your professional development
- Free uniform & DBS check
If this sounds like a job for you, and you are interested in applying for this vacancy please use the form at the bottom of this page.
Successful applicants will be offered the role subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and the taking up and verification of references. Applicants applying for positions within our care home will also need evidence of having had both COVID vaccinations.
Job Description: Day RSW