Domestic Assistant

Sanctuary Supported Living; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is looking for a domestic support worker to provide personalized domestic services. Responsibilities include fulfilling housekeeping tasks, maintaining a clean environment, and monitoring stock levels. The ideal candidate should have a caring attitude, be enthusiastic, and possess basic numeracy and literacy skills. A variety of benefits are offered, including paid holidays and a pension scheme. This position emphasizes inclusion and welcomes diverse applications.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general housekeeping or domestic duties is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate numeracy and literacy is essential.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalised domestic service fulfilling housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in communal areas.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder supplies.

Skills

Approachable attitude

Caring and compassionate

Enthusiastic and flexible

Numeracy and literacy

Education

NVQ2 in Hospitality and Catering

Job description

The role

• Providing a personalised domestic service to customers, fulfilling housekeeping, cleaning and domestic tasks to meet customers’ needs
• Ensuring a clean, comfortable and safe environment is maintained in the communal and service areas
• Responsible for the daily use of housekeeping equipment
• Monitoring of stock levels and reordering of supplies

Skills and experiences

• Experience is not essential however some experience of undertaking general housekeeping or domestic duties would be desirable
• An approachable, caring and compassionate attitude is essential
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can‑do” attitude
• Ability to demonstrate a competent level of numeracy and literacy
• NVQ2 in Hospitality and Catering or willing to work towards, is desirable

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living aარლplace to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 227136

Please note:

If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to workapanese in the UK.

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We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.