Domestic / Housekeeper (Care homes)

Friends of the Elderly; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity dedicated to supporting older people is seeking a Domestic Assistant in Colchester. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high hygiene standards at our care home, while working within a supportive team. Ideal for those with a caring attitude and domestic experience, this position offers benefits including learning opportunities and a £200 referral bonus.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Monthly prize draw

Wellbeing support initiatives

Retail discount schemes

Access to loans at affordable rates

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Free parking at homes and day clubs

Free DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (domestic/laundry assistant) preferred.
• Good standard of English and number skills required.
• Comfortable using digital technology for online training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Perform general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing, and laundry.
• Assist with serving meals and refreshments.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Must live in commutable distance to Colchester.

Friends of the Elderly ( FotE ) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Set in the picturesque Essex village of Copford , near Colchester, New Copford Place is a purpose-built residential care home, staffed by a committed and enthusiastic team .

Joining us as a Domestic Assistant , you will help keep our care home clean and ensure that we offer high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You will be responsible for general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces, wiping armchairs and dining chairs and emptying bins . You’ll make sure the laundry service runs smoothly and assist with serving meals and refreshments.

You will ideally have experience in a similar role (domestic/laundry assistant), be self-motivated and resilient and a team player who is willing to go the extra mile. You will take pride in your work, ensuring residents are at the heart of our service.

A good standard of English and number skills are required for this role, and you will be comfortable using various forms of digital technology to be able to complete online training.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits :

Learning, development, and progression.

Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.

Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme.

Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.

Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.

Health cash plans for you and your family.

Cycle to work scheme.

Long service awards, that increase with length of service.

Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.

Free parking at our homes and day clubs.

Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same!

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.