Domestic Assistant

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in East Finchley is seeking a Domestic Assistant responsible for cleaning assigned areas to high standards, maintaining hygiene for residents and staff. The ideal candidate has good communication, organisational skills, and can work well individually and in a team. Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in care. Benefits include support programs and training allowances.

Benefits

Training provided

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Paid DBS or PVG disclosure certificate

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas using correct equipment and materials.
• Replenish supplies of disposable items like soap and paper towels.
• General tidying and washing.
• Empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Flexible approach

Energetic and hard working

Job description

We require a Domestic Assistant at our care home. The main responsibility of this role is to clean assigned areas within the care home effectively, safely and to a high standard. Y ou will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials
• To replenish supplies of disposable items i.e. soap, paper towels etc.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing
• To empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly manner

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous cleaning experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Domestic Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate