Domestic Assistant (Day)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare via Simply Health

Early Pay

Discount platform

Tastecard discount

Pension (Nest)

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the care team at a Home in the UK. You will help maintain a clean and safe environment for Service Users and staff, supporting daily living activities and adhering to health and safety standards.

Role offers opportunities for apprenticeship progression, with flexible working patterns and employee well-being support. Applicants must have right to work in the UK and live within commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrates care and compassion for Service Users.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Able to work in physically and mentally demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Company Mission at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Home's furniture, furnishings and fittings.
• Clean all floors, walls and ceilings to a high standard.
• Clean carpets when necessary and manage waste disposal safely.
• Restock paper products and dispensers, ensure COSHH compliance.

Skills

Understand Health & Social Care Act 08

Pressure management

Effective communication

Care & compassion

Team player

Working under demanding conditions

Job description

About the Role

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.