Domestic Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare in Cambridge is looking for a dedicated Cleaner/Domestic to join the Housekeeping Team at Buchan House Care Home. You will ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, fostering a welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires compassion and the ability to engage with residents. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, enhanced pay for bank holidays, and a refer-a-friend scheme, among others.

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate approach in all tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and organization skills.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm in work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas to high standards.
• Undertake deep cleans of all areas as required.
• Dispose of rubbish properly.
• Report any maintenance issues as per policies.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: On site / Cambridge CB4 2XL, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Facilities Management | Cleaner
HourlyFixed salary:£ 13.45

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