Domestic Operative

Hesleygroup; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hesley Group is seeking a Domestic Operative to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across residential accommodation, offices and communal areas. The role may involve central laundry duties and may be based at Meadowview with potential work at other sites.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, with no weekend work. You will follow schedules, ensure safety, and support the people we care for while handling cleaning materials with care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general health and safety regulations (HSE, COSHH, infection control).
• Experience using cleaning equipment and materials in care settings to prevent harm.

Responsibilities

• Keep residential, office and communal areas clean, safe and hygienic.
• Follow schedules and maintain records clearly and promptly.
• Work as part of a team to meet the needs of people supported, following safety and confidentiality rules.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Cleaning equipment use

Communication

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Domestic Operative to join our adult service. This job involves ensuring all residential accommodation, offices and communal areas are clean, safe and provide a pleasant environment for people to live and work in, whilst complying with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. The role may also include working in the central laundry to ensure people’s items are laundered in a timely manner and in line with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. Your main area of work will be Meadowview, however other sites may be required. In this role you will ensure that the environment is kept at a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness for the people we support. You will do this by: Ensuring records are completed clearly and promptly Following agreed work schedules. Working to agreed standards, including relevant Health and Safety legislation. Your and your colleagues will work as a team to ensure the needs of the people we support are best met. You will not waste materials or equipment so that money can be spent on more important things. You will be suitably qualified and trained plus you will follow best practice and will have a commitment to learning. Because you are working where the people we support live, you must take extra care with cleaning materials and equipment, making sure they can’t get to these things. Due to internal promotions within the group we have a number of positions available so are happy to consider Full Time and Part Time hours, Monday - Friday (No Weekends) covering hours between 7am and 4:30pm.

About You

The successful candidates must have a good knowledge of general health and safety regulations, for example Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Food Safety and Infection Control. You will also need experience of using cleaning equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others. It is essential you have knowledge of general cleaning tasks and have experience of using equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others. You must have the ability to follow schedules and produce high quality work while maintaining positive relationships with people and staff in a busy environment. You will need to deal with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner, communicate clearly and effectively and follow laid down schedules/procedures as well as a willingness to suggest improvements. It is vital you maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in this role. We are committed to building a stable and sustainable workforce to ensure that we provide the best continuity of care for the people we support. While we welcome applications from all candidates, some roles may require candidates to have the right to work in the UK without restrictions due to the nature of the service and staffing requirements. These roles may be prioritised for those with unrestricted right to work in the UK and due to our operational needs at the time.

About Us

For over 50 years, Hesley Group has provided specialist care, support and education for people with learning disabilities, and intensive specialist support needs.

Benefits of working for us: Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision 6 weeks holiday Ongoing free mandatory and development training days Regular promotion opportunities Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Cycle to work Scheme Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us Free parking

Our Commitment to Inclusion We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger.

Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living.

It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.