Domestic Assistant
At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a domestic assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Kings Lynn on a part time, 24 hour, permanent contract, £12.60 per hour.
Kings Lynn residential care home sits on Kettlewell Lane close to the centre of King’s Lynn in West Norfolk. The home provides short-term, respite care and longer term support for up to 41 residents, including people living with dementia.
Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:
- Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
- Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
- Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
- Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Paid breaks and free meals.
- DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
- Blue light card.
- Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.
Responsibilities of a Domestic Assistant:
- Ensure all rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building and assist residents who wish to participate in the cleaning of their bedrooms.
- Make sure domestic supplies are ordered and stock control records are kept and are up to date. Ensure all equipment used is well maintained and kept in good working order.
- Follow good hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout the building as set down by the Health and Hygiene Authorities and ensure that the storage of all cleaning materials conform to the Home’s COSHH policy. (Ensure you maintain the Environmental Cleaning Schedule and checklist found in the Infection Control and Cleaning File.)
Requirements of a Domestic Assistant:
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude and caring nature
- Team worker
- Availability to work every other weekend and flexible with hours
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person