Domestic Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Cheriton care home?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail

Come and join the Agincare family as aHousekeeper!

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
• Care Quality Commission Rating - Good

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Housekeeper

• Communal cleaning ensure the communal areas are kept clean and safe for residents and employees
• Domestic tasks -dust, polish and vacuum residents bedrooms thoroughly and ensuring use of appropriate warning signs when required
• Collaboration - work closely with the home management team to ensure the home meets the standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Companionship- Provide support, communication and engagement to residents.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

CHERSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work is required for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)