Domestic Assistant

Nazareth; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS or PVG disclosure certificate

Induction and ongoing learning

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for ages 18-22

Job summary

Nazareth in Bonnyrigg is looking for a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our care home. The ideal candidate will clean assigned areas with an emphasis on quality and safety, support resident well-being, and contribute positively to our team.

No prior cleaning experience is needed as we provide full training. You will also enjoy benefits such as paid DBS checks and access to our Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Must demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and remain energetic and hard-working.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas of the care home using correct equipment.
• Replenish disposable items like soap and paper towels.
• Perform general tidying and washing.
• Empty bins and arrange furniture orderly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

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