Domestic Assistant

Clanmil Housing Association; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association is seeking a Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness in communal areas of apartment buildings. Responsibilities include regular cleaning duties, monitoring stock levels of cleaning supplies, and conducting fire alarm tests. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and possess a detail-oriented approach. This position offers the chance to contribute positively to the community and engage with tenants in a friendly and supportive manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Caretaker/Domestic Assistant in paid or voluntary environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all communal areas of the apartment buildings.
• Empty waste bins regularly and ensure they are put out for collection.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and communicate needs.
• Report maintenance issues and monitor environmental risks.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and maintain a logbook.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Environmental management

Job description

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for the cleaning of all communal areas in the apartment buildings and to act in a neighbourly and friendly fashion to tenants of the scheme and their visitors.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility and pride in the cleaning of the scheme including dusting and polishing fixtures and fittings, cleaning of all communal areas of the scheme.
• Waste bins to be emptied regularly and all bins should be put out ready for collection on a weekly basis. These bins should also be brought back in after immediately after collection.
• Monitor the stock levels of cleaning materials and advise the Scheme Co-ordinator/Housing Officer when stock needs replenished.
• Environmental management by monitoring and potential risks that they come across and reporting any maintenance issue within the scheme.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm test and record details in logbook.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role as Caretaker/Domestic Assistant in a paid or voluntary working environment.