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Vacancy Filler; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Company sick pay

Free uniform

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Access to 1,600+ high street discounts

Holiday discounts and cashback rewards

GP Online with 24/7 access to GP

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Death in Service benefit

Shaw Star Awards and Long Service/Ach

Excellent career and progression

Care qualifications support

Employee-owned organisation

Job summary

Cartref Dyfi, part of Shaw healthcare, is hiring a Domestic Assistant to join our busy home in Machynlleth. You will help keep the home clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

No prior care experience is required; full training and support are provided, with opportunities to gain care qualifications and progress within our employee-owned organisation. We offer benefits including 28 days' annual leave, enhanced bank holiday pay, sick pay, free uniform, access to discounts, and an Employee

Qualifications

• You don't need previous experience in a care or domestic setting; training and support are provided.
• As a Domestic Assistant, you will keep our home clean, safe and welcoming for residents.
• You're part of Shaw healthcare's employee-owned organisation with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Supporting with laundry and high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensuring the home is tidy and welcoming for residents and visitors.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines.
• Working both in a team and independently when needed.

Job description

Make a difference every day – join our friendly team at Cartref Dyfi.

At Shaw healthcare, we're proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company.

We believe our colleagues are at the centre of the excellent care we provide. That's why we offer full training, development opportunities and a fantastic range of benefits to support you both at work and beyond.

You don't need previous experience in a care or domestic setting. What matters most to us is your attitude, willingness to learn and your desire to make a difference. We'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.

At Cartref Dyfi, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our busy and friendly team and help us maintain a home that our residents can feel proud of and comfortable in.

This isn't simply a cleaning role. Your work will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of the people who call Cartref Dyfi Home.

About the role

As a Domestic Assistant, you'll play an important part in keeping our residential home clean, safe and welcoming.

Working as part of our dedicated domestic team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms, communal areas and furnishings
• Supporting with laundry and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensuring the home is tidy, fresh and welcoming for our residents and visitors
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines
• Working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently

You’ll be an important part of the wider team, helping to create an environment where our residents can feel comfortable, valued and at home.

• 28 days' paid annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000
• Access to over 1,600 high street discounts
• Holiday discounts and cashback rewards
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift
• GP Online with 24/7 access to GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Death in Service benefit, subject to criteria
• Recognition schemes including Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Excellent career and progression opportunities
• Support to gain care qualifications
• Access to our leadership and development programmes
• The opportunity to be part of an employee-owned organisation

As a 76% employee-owned company, our colleagues are genuinely part of what makes Shaw healthcare special. To date, employees have received over £2,850 each in tax-free bonuses through our employee ownership scheme.

You don't need previous experience or qualifications — we'll provide the training and support you need.

Join the Shaw healthcare team and help us make every day a little brighter for our residents.