Domestic Assistant (Bank)

Nazareth; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS / PVG paid

Induction & training

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage 18-22

Job summary

Nazareth in Bonnyrigg is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join our care home. The role is focused on cleaning assigned areas effectively, safely and to a high standard, helping to maintain a hygienic and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Duties include cleaning using the correct equipment, replenishing disposable items, general tidying and arranging furniture. All posts require two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and individually.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, a flexible approach and energetic, hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials.
• Replenish supplies of disposable items such as soap and paper towels.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing; empty bins and arrange furniture/orderly.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Job description

We require a Domestic Assistant at our care home. The main responsibility of this role is to clean assigned areas within the care home effectively, safely and to a high standard. Y ou will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials
• To replenish supplies of disposable items i.e. soap, paper towels etc.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing
• To empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly manner

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous cleaning experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Domestic Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate