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Domestic Assistant

Excelcare Holdings
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE284WX, England

Salary

£12 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Cleaner/Domestic position at Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon, Cambridge, involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in the facility.
  • The role requires a compassionate approach and excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on engaging with residents and promoting their dignity and respect.
  • Candidates should ideally have previous experience in a cleaning or domestic role and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • The position offers a salary of £12.00 per hour, along with benefits such as 28 days of holiday, free on-site parking, and a DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
  • Experience required for this role is not explicitly stated, but previous cleaning experience is desirable.

As a Cleaner/Domestic at our Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon, Cambridge you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team. Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home. Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day.

 Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

  • £12.00 per hour
  • Ongoing Bank work available

About the role:

  • Ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
  • Undertake deep cleans as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
  • Dispose of rubbish.
  • Report any equipment failure or maintenance issues in line with policies and procedures.
  • Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
  • Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.

What we are looking for from you:

  •  A kind, compassionate approach to everything you do.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good time management and organisation skills
  • Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
  • An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
  • Previous experience in a cleaner or domestic role is desirable

What we offer in return for your hard work:

  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking*
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay
  • Annual salary review
  • Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
  • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
  • Paid uniform
  • Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
  • Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

 If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.

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