Domestic Assistant (Day)

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

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their care team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety for service users. The ideal candidate will demonstrate care, compassion, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive 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

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Genuine interest in working in a social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff.
• Ensure all surfaces are sufficiently clean and restock paper products.
• Clean communal areas and bedrooms on a rota basis.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Pressure Management

Education

Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

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 location of the job role.

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 colleagues 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 waste is disposed of safely in line with 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

• Able to demonstrate the 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.
• Be a team player.
• Be prepared to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.