Housekeeper/Domestic Assistant/Cleaner -Longlands

Our benefits

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About the role

Longlands Care home provides exceptional levels of support in nursing, residential and Dementia care.   

It is situated in Daventry, and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.   

We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.   

With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What will you be doing?

• Following a clear cleaning schedule and perform general housekeeping tasks, clean and sanitize bathrooms and toilets.
• Replenish supplies and help maintain stock levels, ensure all rooms are cared for and meet the required standards.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards.    

About you

Are you detail orientated and take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment? 

Do you have a strong work ethic and passion for cleanliness?   if so, Longlands are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and friendly to join our team. 

Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred but not required. Ability to work independently and efficiently, have a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and importance of adhering to policy and procedures.

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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