Domestic Assistant – Adult Services – Personal Care

Job Description

Domestic Assistant – Adult Services – Personal Care

Are you a passionate Domestic Assistant looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant to work in a care home based in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire.

Pay Rates: £12.45 – £14.70  Umbrella Rate

Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 30 hours per week 5 over 7, working pattern will be 08:00-14:00 or 12:30-18:30. Cleaning experience is required. You will be required to carry out cleaning duties and some physical care tasks for people with physical, visual or hearing difficulties under the direction of the Manager or senior staff member on duty.

What you will be doing:

• Following the direction of senior staff, carry out delegated tasks to maintain the building fabric, furniture and fittings in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Duties in kitchen and dining room such as assistance in meal preparation, washing up, laying and clearing tables etc.
• Operation of powered equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaners, floor polishers etc
• As instructed by the senior member of staff, carry out care duties in a responsive manner appropriate to the individual needs of the service user.  These will include washing and bathing, care of clothing, toileting etc.
  • You will be working with potentially heavy/bulky equipment and supplies, as well as working with service users who may have restricted mobility and/or challenging behaviour.  As part of your role you will be required to undertake Movement and Handling training to help you assess and reduce risks to yourself, colleagues and service users.
  • To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the jobholder’s supervisor from time to time, in consultation with the jobholder.
  • You will be expected to carry out your duties in line with the Council’s policies, procedures and relevant legislation.  You will be made aware of these in your appointment letter, statement of particulars, induction, ongoing performance management and development and through Council communications.
  • As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Councils responsibilities towards safeguarding. 

Essential Requirements:

• An understanding of the differing physical and emotional needs pertaining to the specific user group.
• Ability to demonstrate an organised approach to domestic tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate literacy skills to read and follow instructions.
• Understanding of practical hygiene issues and health and safety issues relating to the kitchen environment and other areas.
• Understanding of equality issues and how they relate to service delivery.
• Ability to operate basic equipment safely.
• Ability to participate in handicrafts and leisure activities and encourage residents’ involvement.
• Ability to participate in handicrafts and leisure activities and encourage residents’ involvement.
• Possession of NVQ2 in care or willing to undergo this training.
• Willingness to continue further training and personal development.
• Ability to work flexibly; working shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• You will be working with potentially heavy/bulky equipment and supplies, as well as working with service users who may have restricted mobility and/or challenging behaviour.  Following an offer of appointment you will be required to undertake a standard medical screening and any other medical screening as determined by the Occupational Health Unit appropriate to occupational risk.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 0808 178 4445 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.