Domestic Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Milton Keynes seeks a Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness and safety for residents within the care home. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and a genuine interest in social care. The position involves cleaning duties as per health and safety standards. This role offers various employee benefits including flexible working patterns and training opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Discounted gym membership

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the home's furnishings and surfaces.
• Ensure cleaning of bedrooms and communal areas.
• Dispose of waste safely according to requirements.
• Store chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
• Restock paper products and dispensers as needed.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Communicate effectively

Interest in social care

Team player

Demonstrate care and compassion

Job description

About the Role

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 works with other staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.

Working with us offers some fantastic benefits & rewards:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and 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 the 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 waste is disposed of safely in line with requirements.
• Clean all internal windows monthly.
• Thoroughly clean all bedrooms once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that communal areas are cleaned daily.
• Ensure all sinks, en-suites, bathrooms, and toilets are cleaned daily.
• Chemicals must be stored in line with COSHH requirements.
• Re-stock paper products and dispensers.

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

Person Specification:

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Experience

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

General

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

Kents Hill Care Home

Kents Hill is an established, purpose-built care home offering elderly residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home is furnished to an exceptionally high standard, providing elegance and comfort. The "home from home" feel is created by dedicated staff committed to making a difference for residents. Resident rooms are spacious with en suite facilities. Communal areas foster a real community atmosphere. There are no fixed visiting hours, allowing friends and family to visit anytime. Activities and day trips are part of residents’ wellbeing, including outings to Woburn Safari Park, Middleton Hall, Frosts Garden Centre, Stoke Goldington Small Gauge Railway, and Linslade Canal. The dining experience features fine home cooking, with menus reflecting residents’ interests and tastes. Respite care is available for those wishing to experience the home before full commitment. In October 2015, 15 luxury suites and new communal facilities opened, with further refurbishments in 2018.