Laundry and Domestic / Cleaner (Client Contact)

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this. In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: 'Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people'.What is the job role? Eric Williams House team is highly motivated and compassionate about Dementia Care. As well as providing long-term beds, we are also really focused on helping and enabling people to go home at the end of their re-enablement period and we're seeking someone who is passionate about promoting the health and well-being of all residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning Residents Room
• Cleaning communal area
• Recording and Documenting
• Supporting stock control
• Have regard for all Health and Safety Regulations and Infection Control
• Supporting with laundry duties
We have 2 exciting opportunities details below
• 14 hours working 2 days in the week 8-1 and one day 8-12 Mon - Fri
• 16 hours working 2 days 8-1 and one day 8-2 working alternative weekends
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


• good oral and written skills in communicating with a variety of people
• an awareness/knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• to work alone and prioritise your workload
• to attend relevant training where necessary.
• Awareness that residents have rights and to respect those rights.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions for machinery and cleaning materials.
• Ability to offer practical help/support to residents and carers.
• Able to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Able to bend and stretch in order to clean.
• Able to work with others as a reliable part of a team.
  
  In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
Our Values are:
• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do., Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition