Domestic Assistant

OverviewRef: RIV-DA-040924 Salary: £11.55 - £11.55/hour + weekend enhancement Location: - United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Essex -- Braintree Type: Permanent Posted 04 September 2024Domestic Assistant - Braintree, EssexLocation: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BAHourly rate: £11.55 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancementHours: 30 hours per weekShifts: 8:00am to 2:00pm, 5 shifts across Monday to Sunday Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.What's in it for you?The Butterfly Benefits:Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awardsEmployment Perks:Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentAbout the role:To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathroomsMaintain and replenish all cleaning productsEnsure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properlyAdhere to Health and Safety procedures, ensuring that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needsEnsure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all timesEnsure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as requiredAbout you:The right to live and work in the UKExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHHPrevious experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essentialWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. WGHROB