Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.57 to £11.57 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2024 |
| Location: | Ottery St Mary, EX11 1FQ |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008605 |
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**
- 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.
Kings Manor Care Home
Set amongst countryside on the outskirts of the beautiful market town of Ottery St Mary, Kings Manor is a luxurious purpose-built care home with 66 comfortable en-suite rooms set over three floors.
The aim is to provide unique and personalised assistance to each individual in high-quality accommodation, in an idyllic and tranquil setting. The home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with the rooms on the ground floor enjoying access to the gardens from private patio areas. The luxurious, interior-designed surroundings are tailored to the needs of individuals, ensuring people can benefit from outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care within tailored and stylish surroundings.
Kings Manor is designed to ensure the people living with us enjoy a 'home from home' atmosphere with a choice of stunning areas and facilities to relax in or to entertain friends and family. The bright lounges have views over open countryside with access to outside space on all levels from one of the many terraces.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme