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Domestic Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 June 2025
Salary: £11,364.59 to £11,482.84 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 23 July 2025
Location: Isle Of Wight, South East England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Isle of Wight Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2025_1400

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Summary

The Isle of Wight Council operates Plean Dene Residential Learning Disability Home which provide a safe environment for the Residents enabling them to lead fulfilled and enriched lives.



The shift patterns will be:


5hrs daily from 10am – 3pm
3 days one week then 4 days the next which includes working every other weekend

We are seeking to appoint positive committed Domestic staff you will be working within a team of Support Workers within the home, you will need to maintain The High standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Candidates need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of infection control and COSHH.



We have extensive cleaning and guidance to ensure everyone is kept safe due to the vulnerabilities of the people who live at Plean Dene. You will be provided with all necessary PPE and products; you will also be responsible to ensuring all PPE and cleaning products are in stock and ordered accordingly.



Training will be given in these areas along with other mandatory courses, to aid you within your Role. Candidates need to be empathetic, caring and a good team player. You will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS due to working with vulnerable adults.



You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service, which has a person-centred approach and actively supports and maximises residents' independence and life experience. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy with a clear commitment to excellence.



You will be well supported and receive regular structured supervision, training and development opportunities.



For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Grimes at 01983 866015.



Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:



Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
Local Government pension scheme
Discounted Solent ferry travel
Island bus network discount
Cycle to work scheme
Staff parking permit scheme
Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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