Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistant – Braintree, EssexLocation: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BAHourly rate: £10.50 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsFree uniformWellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company.

Further information can be given at interview stageAbout 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 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 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. WGHROB