Domestic Assistant

NHS; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will work 20 hours a week at a modern neuropsychiatric service, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. This position offers strong career progression opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with mental health needs. With a supportive culture and various perks, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about care and cleanliness. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you thrive professionally.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic work is desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the facility.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Knowledge of COSHH

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for a confident Domestic Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 20 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Williams.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Domestic Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working 20 hours a week at Cygnet St Williams, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care. (Please note this is a 4 month contract with possible opportunity leading to a permanent contract.)

Cygnet St Williams is a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern purpose-built facility which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for those individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment which engages our service users and offers them the opportunity to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.