Career Opportunity
Job Title: Domestic Assistant
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Location: Old Gates Care Home, Feniscowles, Blackburn
We Care Group
We Care Group are a family owned company. Founded on the tradition of healthcare excellence, we bring a combination of the highest quality health care services and experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff to all of our nursing and care homes
We offer a warm, supportive and uplifting environment, where our residents are able to maintain their own individuality and feel at home. We take pride in being both small enough to care and large enough to be able to care. After all, we believe in ‘caring for our loved ones, like they cared for us!’
Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Wanting to take the next step in your healthcare career? Then look no further..
Job Overview
You will have a caring nature and a positive attitude, showing a desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. You will be a team player who engages well with others and someone who is a strong communicator and influencer. You will be energetic and hard-working, whilst being flexible and adaptable to change. Are you a glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook? If so, please apply.
About you
Working as a Domestic you will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff. You will be an important part of the team that ensures residents in our care feel valued as individuals. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
Benefits
- We offer the following benefits once you join our team;
- DBS costs covered and uniform provided by Employer
- Employer Contributory Pension of 3%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- Company Events (such as Care Awards)
- Employee Competitions with Love2Shop Vouchers
- Buddy System (£200)
- Employee of the Month (£100)
- Refer a Friend (£150)
- Free Tea/Coffee and Soup/Sandwiches
- Free On-Site Parking
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
- Carry out all duties to a high standard ensuring we provide a hotel standard of cleanliness for our residents
- Cleaning residents rooms, corridors, bathrooms, dining room, and communal lounges
- Understand the cleaning requirements of different areas and equipment and the properties of cleaning materials, to ensure the areas are well presented and maintained in good condition
- Develop positive relationships with all residents, staff, residents families and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
- Encourage residents to assist you and your team with daily work activities, helping them to maintain their independence and sense of worth
- Work safely within company policies, seeking advice and guidance when necessary.
- Lead by example and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
