Domestic Assistant (shifts to suit school hours)

Domestic Assistant – Ware, Hertfordshire 

Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP

Hourly rate: £11.55 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours: 30 hours per week

Shifts: 9:00am to 3:00pm, 5 shifts across Monday to Sunday 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre. 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 awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree training and development

About 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 required

About you:

The right to live and work in the UK
Excellent 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 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.

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. 

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