Domestic Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Saffron Walden is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean and safe environment for all Service Users. The role includes promoting the company's mission, ensuring cleanliness in various areas of the home, and demonstrating care and compassion. Ideal candidates should be team players with a genuine interest in social care. Benefits include flexible working patterns and training support.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discounts across retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Able to manage pressure and communicate effectively.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.
• Demonstrate care and compassion.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Company Mission Statement.
• Ensure cleanliness of furniture and fittings.
• Clean surfaces of floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Empty wastebaskets daily.
• Clean all bedrooms weekly on a rota basis.
• Ensure toilets and bathrooms are cleaned daily.

Skills

Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Interest in social care

Team player

Physical and mental resilience

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:

Professional

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Experience

• Able to demonstrate the 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.
• Able to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

Highfield

Highfield is an established, largely purpose-built care home for the elderly offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home is furnished to an exceptionally high standard, providing elegance and comfort. Recent refurbishments have further enhanced style 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. The communal areas foster a real community atmosphere, with no fixed visiting hours. The dining experience features fine home cooking by a professional chef, with menus reflecting residents' tastes. Celebrations, such as birthdays, are personalized with homemade cakes.