Domestic Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their dedicated care team. This role is pivotal in maintaining a clean and safe environment for service users and staff alike. With a focus on compassion and teamwork, you'll be responsible for cleaning and organizing various areas, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. The position offers fantastic benefits, including health support, training opportunities, and a pension scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference in a rewarding environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

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

• Demonstrate care and compassion while working with service users.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all service users and staff.
• Ensure all surfaces, floors, and furnishings are sufficiently clean.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Compassion

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; 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 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 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

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