Domestic Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social care sector is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their care team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety for Service Users and staff. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance. The position offers various benefits including health cashback, early pay access, and training support.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for Service Users and staff.
• Clean all internal windows monthly and ensure bathrooms are cleaned daily.
• Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Ability to manage pressure

Job description

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We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

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
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking the colleague below the National Living Wage

• 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.
• Thoroughly clean all bedrooms 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 COSHH requirements.
• Re-stock paper products and dispensers.

Person Specification:

Professional

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Experience

• 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
• Ability to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment