Domestic Assistant

The Talent Hub; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Domestic Assistant to join their team at a care home. This role involves ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards while providing compassionate support to elderly residents. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a caring attitude, contributing positively to the well-being of those they serve. With competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Employee discount schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Support for additional qualifications

Comprehensive staff induction

Financial and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team with a caring nature.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned rooms, focusing on surfaces and bathrooms.
• Maintain cleaning products and equipment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Caring Nature

Health and Safety Knowledge

Infection Control Understanding

Education

No specific educational qualification required

Job description

DomesticAssistant – Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ

Hourly rate:£12.21 per hour, plus50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Shifts:8:00am to 4:00pm, 5 shifts across 7, including alternate weekends

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Burford House Care Home.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms
• Maintain and replenish all cleaning products
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures, ensuring that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needs
• Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
• Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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