Domestic Assistant

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. This role involves cleaning assigned areas effectively, replenishing supplies, and ensuring a safe environment for residents. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn. Enjoy various benefits and support throughout your career with us.

Benefits

DBS or PVG disclosure certificate paid for

Induction and ongoing learning support

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through Blue Light Card

At least National Living Wage rate for ages 18-22

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential; training provided.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Energetic and hard working personality.

Responsibilities

• To clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials.
• To replenish supplies of disposable items.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

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We require a Domestic Assistant at our care home. The main responsibility of this role is to clean assigned areas within the care home effectively, safely and to a high standard. You will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials
• To replenish supplies of disposable items i.e. soap, paper towels etc.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing
• To empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly manner

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous cleaning experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Domestic Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate