Domestic Assistant (Day)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Nest pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Service recognition

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the care team and maintain a clean, safe environment for Service Users and staff across bedrooms, communal areas and facilities.

The role requires right to work in the UK and a commutable distance to the location. Benefits include healthcare cashback, early pay, a discounts platform, Tastecard access, pension and wellbeing support, with apprenticeship opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Job description

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 effectivelyat 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.