Domestic Assistant Bank

Akari Care; North Shields; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elderly care is seeking a Domestic Assistant passionate about making a positive impact in residents' lives. The role focuses on maintaining high hygiene standards and creating a respectful and compassionate environment. Candidates should possess adaptability, a caring nature, and experience in a similar setting.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to provide a personal approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assess domestic needs of residents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues

Skills

Caring nature

Problem-solving

Resilience

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Job description

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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 £12.26 per hour

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)

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