Domestic Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Bisley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme (Nest)

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Early Pay

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is hiring a Domestic Assistant to join our care team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and staff, across bedrooms and communal areas, with daily cleaning duties and adherence to COSHH guidelines.

Apprenticeship opportunities may be available and a supportive team environment is emphasized. The position offers benefits and development opportunities within a compassionate social care setting, requiring the ability to manage workload

Qualifications

• Good communication with residents and staff.
• Able to work as part of a team in a care environment.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe living areas for residents and staff.
• Clean all surfaces, floors, and fixtures daily.
• Clean bedrooms and communal areas on schedule.
• Follow COSHH and safety requirements for chemicals.
• Restock paper products and dispensers as needed.
• Support periodic deep cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Ensure waste is disposed of safely.
• Promote a friendly, respectful home environment.
• Assist with equipment and mobility aids as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

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.