Domestic Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Knebworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their dedicated team in Knebworth. This role entails ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents, along with understanding social care best practices. The position offers multiple benefits and requires a commitment to care and teamwork.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions and more

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all service users and staff.
• Clean all areas including bedrooms, communal areas, and bathrooms.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH requirements for chemical storage.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Care and Compassion

Job description

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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
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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

• 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.

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.