Domestic Assistant
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Domestic Assistant – Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
Shifts: Shift patterns to be discussed at interview, 4 shifts across 7, including alternate weekends and 3 shifts across 7, including alternate weekend
Come and make a difference with the team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Burford House 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.
Why work at Westgate?
- Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
- Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
- Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
- Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
- Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
- Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
- Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
- To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms
- Maintain and replenish all cleaning products
- Ensure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly
- Adhere 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 needs
- Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
- Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required
About you:
- The right to live and work in the UK
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
- An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
- Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential
We 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.
[Employer hidden] 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.