Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.57 to £11.57 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2024 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008379 |
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.
- 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**
- 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.
Rose Lodge Care Home
Winner of the MMCG & Countrywide 'Home of the Year' award 2017 and rated 'Good' by CQC in April 2017, Rose Lodge is a purpose built care home which specialises in residential, dementia and respite care. En-suite bathroom facilities are offered in the bedrooms, while spacious lounge and dining areas in addition to gardens and patio, provide further space to relax and socialise. The on-site café and bar area are great places for socialising with friends and family, and the home also opened a dementia-friendly coffee shop in 2016. The Rose Lodge care team delivers a person-centred programme of care, aiming to provide a homely, warm atmosphere for the residents and their loved ones. Rose Lodge's full-time activities coordinator provides residents with an extensive programme of activities, entertainment and events. Its central location, regular coffee mornings and luncheon clubs, and charity fundraising events means the home enjoys strong community links.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme