Domestic Assistant

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Dunnock View as a Domestic Assistant.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at Dunnock View a service for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Domestic Assistant you will be:

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.

• An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.

• Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.

• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.

• Helping create a positive culture.

• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.

• Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare., Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

• Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment

• Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done

• Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively

• Be a good communicator

• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness

• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

• Annual salary of £23,692.50

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!

• Free meals and parking

• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.

• Pension contribution to secure your future.

• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.