Domestic Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join Castle View Residential Home. This is a permanent part-time role working 16 hours per week on a rotating shift, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary is £12.85 per hour.

You will assist with kitchen, laundry or cleaning tasks, promote a dignified and respectful environment, follow COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety guidance, and work as part of a friendly team with opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• You must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.
• Knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health & Safety is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties which may include working in kitchen, laundry or cleaning in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Contribute to a homely, warm atmosphere and positive difference in people’s lives.
• Follow quality care principles such as dignity and choice, adopting a person-centred approach.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

COSHH knowledge

Food Safety Act knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council View all jobs

• Caerphilly
• £12.85 per hour
• Permanent
• Part-time

14 hours ago

We are recruiting a Domestic Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 16 hours per week - These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Location: Castle View Residential Home

Team: Provider Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £10,722 (£12.85 per hour) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Castle View Residential Home is seeking to recruit 1 x 16 hour Domestic Assistant to work over a 7 day week which will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.

We are looking for the right person who can join our team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where we strive to make a positive difference to people's lives.

You will be required to carry out your duties which can include working in the kitchen, laundry or cleaning in a dignified / respectful manner. Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.

You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care, e.g., dignity, choice, etc. adopt a person-centred approach and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.