Premises Assistant

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for aPremises Assistanton a Permanent basis at Sundial Day Care Centre.

The Sundial Day Care provides care for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Whether they are looking for regular or short-term respite, we provide care, support, and stimulation for older people in social isolation, including those with mild to moderate dementia.

Essentially, we provide quality day care services for older people in the local community. We tailor our service to meet individual needs that aim to.

• maintain and promote independence.
• encourage social interaction.
• restore self-esteem.
• create a lively and friendly atmosphere where everyone is made to feel welcome.
• provide a stimulating environment with a variety of activities.

As our new Premises Assistant, you will contribute to the smooth running of our centre and make a difference to the community we support!

What we’re looking for:

• Do you have experience or knowledge of COSHH and other relevant Health and Safety regulations?

• Have you worked within a similar role where knowledge of Health and Safety legislation was essential, such as cleaner or porter?

• Are you able to communicate sensitively understand the needs, issues and aspirations of older adults (50 years plus) from diverse backgrounds?

• Are you able to prioritise and work on one's own initiative with minimum supervision?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

A bit about the role:

As aPremises Assistant, you will maintain a high standard of cleaning throughout the centre as well as provide support in room set up / set downs and assist with the daily operations including reception cover.

Some of the key results for the role include:

• Follow the cleaning schedule and undertake these day-to-day responsibilities as well as any periodic cleaning requirements.

• Carry out health and safety checks.

• Ensure the safe use of specialised cleaning equipment and where necessary ensure protective clothing is used.

This role will require a Standard DBS check.

The hours are 830AM to 4.30PM Monday to Friday.

A bit about us:

It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)

• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 

• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 

• 4 x salary life assurance

• Up to 10% pension contribution

Are you ready to apply?

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Premise Assistant, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk one of our team will be in touch.

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Interviews will take place week commencing the 27 May.