Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.57 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Bridlington, YO15 2LX |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008128 |
Summary
About the Role
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.
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend – up to £750
- 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.
White Rose Lodge
White Rose Lodge Care Home is a wonderful home offering residential, respite and day services in a beautiful seaside location. All the bedrooms are decorated to the individual’s choice and all rooms have en-suite facilities, several of which benefit from having their own patio area with the majority having sea views. The home encourages their residents to bring with them ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to personalise their room. White Rose Lodge has a large open plan dining room leading onto a small conservatory, a library with stunning views across Bridlington, a bar area, lounge and an on-site hairdressing salon. A summer house is located in picturesque gardens offering fantastic seaside views and is very popular with residents, families and friends for socialising in the summer months. At White Rose Lodge, they encourage residents to maintain their independence making decisions on their day-to-day lives. The home regularly has meetings for residents to decide on the type of activities they would like to see in the home, sharing ideas on preferred locations for trips out. White Rose Lodge also hold regular coffee mornings and events to which the local community are always welcome. Residents at White Rose Lodge are the main inspiration behind their dining experience. They cook following recipes that they choose every Wednesday. When residents sit down to enjoy the food they have chosen they are treated to a restaurant experience including our three course meals and a weekly special.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme