Domestic Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Domestic Assistant to ensure a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff. You will work as part of a dedicated care team, performing essential cleaning duties and promoting a culture of compassion and teamwork. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an understanding of care needs and possess effective communication skills. This role offers flexible working patterns and several employee benefits, including health support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Exclusive Tastecard discounts

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for Service Users and staff.
• Ensure Home’s furniture and fittings are clean.
• Clean communal areas daily and bedrooms weekly.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Ability to manage pressure

Demonstrate care and compassion

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

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 effectively at 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.