Domestic Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for service users and staff alike. The position offers a range of fantastic benefits, including health cashback plans, flexible working patterns, and training support. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in a social care setting, with the chance to grow and develop within a supportive team. If you are ready to contribute your skills and compassion, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Discounts across multiple retailers and leisure providers

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the home’s furniture, fittings, and surfaces.
• Ensure safe disposal of waste and cleanliness of communal areas.
• Re-stock paper products and ensure proper chemical storage.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Compassion

Education

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

Job description

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

The Domestic Assistant is part of the care team and as such works with other staff and maintains a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.

Working with us will result in some fantastic benefits & rewards

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Main duties:

• Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.
• Ensure the Home’s furniture, furnishings and fittings are sufficiently clean.
• Ensure all surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings are sufficiently clean.
• Clean carpets when necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and yellow/black bins daily ensuring that waste is disposed of safely in line with the requirements.
• Clean all internal windows monthly.
• Clean all bedrooms thoroughly once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that the communal areas are cleaned daily.
• Ensure all sinks, en-suites, bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily.
• Chemicals must be stored in line with the COSHH requirements.
• Re-stock paper products and dispensers.

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

Person Specification:

Professional

• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Experience

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectivelyat all levels
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

General

• Demonstrate care and compassion.
• Team player.
• Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.