Domestic Assistant - Bank

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring residential home is seeking a passionate Domestic Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while providing personalized care to elderly residents. We're looking for someone adaptable and engaged, with a strong work ethic and experience in a similar environment. The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assess and meet domestic needs of residents.
• Promote continual improvement of standards.

Skills

Experience in similar environment

Caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Strong work ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Warm and approachable persona

Respect for others

Resilient and adaptable

Job description

Package Description:

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
  

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans

• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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