Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | Timperley, WA15 6SQ |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008556 |
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.
Allingham House
Allingham House is a purpose-built care facility, situated in a secluded residential location in Timperley, which provides residential, nursing and dementia care. The home also offers short term stays and a day care service to give family carers some respite. Hospitality and the provision of hotel-style services play a large role in everyday life at Allingham House, with a dedicated hospitality team in place as well as a team of Activities Coordinators who deliver a varied program of one-to-one and social activities and events each day. Spacious bedrooms come with en-suite and wet room facilities. The home also offers a choice of communal lounges and dining rooms, a conservatory, cinema room and bar area, as well as extensive landscaped grounds. Talented chefs prepare fresh, home-made restaurant-quality food with a choice of menu options and alternative meals available throughout the day.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme