Domestic Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Waverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. Duties include regular cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have an understanding of health care acts and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers fantastic benefits including flexible working patterns and training support.

Benefits

Simply Health cashback benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts platform

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.
• Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.
• Ensure Home’s furniture and fittings are clean.
• Conduct regular cleaning of communal areas and resident rooms.
• Ensure chemicals are stored in compliance with COSHH requirements.

Skills

Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Care and compassion

Team player

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 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
• 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 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.

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

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 effectively at 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.

Cedar Court

Cedar Court is a purpose-built care home for the elderly offering residential, nursing and dementia care over three separate floors.

All floors has its own dining room, activities area and lounge. The 'home from home' feel at Cedar Court is created by the dedicated staff who have been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for the people in their care.

Residents rooms are spacious and feature en-suite facilities and the communal areas are at the centre of what makes Cedar Court a real community whether it be at meal times or when enjoying activities.

There are no fixed visiting hours so friends and family can come and see residents at any time. Activities and day trips are an integral part of the residents wellbeing. The activities coordinator encourages and helps residents continue with existing interests and also introduces new hobbies.

The minibus is used frequently to take residents on day trips near and a little further from the home. The dining experience at Cedar Court boasts fine home cooking by a professional chef who has created a menu to reflect the interests and tastes of the discerning residents.