Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.34 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS27 4LH |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA010475-1 |
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.
Field View
Rated 'good' by CQC in November 2018, Field View is a single storey care home situated to the rear of the Yohden Care Complex in Blackhall Colliery. It offers residential and dementia care in a warm and homely atmosphere. The home is within walking distance to local amenities in the Blackhall community. With en-suite bedrooms and extensive grounds, the home is purpose-built to meet the needs of its residents. It offers spacious lounge and dining areas and a range of on-site facilities including a hairdressing salon and a café, which is ideal for socialising with friends, family and fellow residents. Residents' sensitive healthcare needs are catered for and the care team respect their independence and dignity in their day-to-day lifestyles.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme