Domestic Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

On-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by employer

Apprenticeship funding

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Cleaner/Domestic for Buchan House Care Home in Cambridge. You will join a compassionate housekeeping team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents.

The role offers 30 hours per week, part-time hours with flexibility in start/finish times, and an hourly rate of £13.45. DBS checked work and funded apprenticeships are included, along with on-site parking and benefits.

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and a good sense of humour.
• Eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard.
• Undertake deep cleans on a rota basis including floors, soft furnishings, fixtures and windows.
• Dispose of rubbish.
• Report equipment failure or maintenance issues.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control regulations.
• Engage with residents to promote independence, dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible

Attention to detail

Job description

As aCleaner/Domesticat ourBuchan House Care Home in Cambridgeyou will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team.Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home. Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years.We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £13.45 per hour
• 30 Hours a week Part Time. (We can be flexible on the start and finish times.)

About the role:

• Ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
• Undertake deep cleans as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
• Dispose of rubbish.
• Report any equipment failure or maintenance issues in line with policies and procedures.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.

What we are looking for from you:

• A kind, compassionate approach to everything you do.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• Previous experience in a cleaner or domestic role is desirable

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply