Domestic Assistant in Kettering

We are seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

You will ensure the appearance of the home, aiding in the quality of care and lifestyle of the residents.

Cleaning allocated rooms while being mindful of the home’s presentation.

Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do.

When you join the B&M Care family, our ‘whole home approach’ ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Domestic Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be directly responsible to the Manager or Housekeeper
• To clean allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
• To uphold high standards of cleanliness, being mindful of the homes presentation.
• Where applicable to assist with bed making.
• To work in line with the Company’s culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection and Compassion within daily duties.
• To be aware of Health & Safety and COSHH policies and procedures.
• To clean sanitary and other equipment, in line with infection control policies.
• To report immediately any defects of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning products.
• To assist in the bed making when necessary.
• To deal with the waste bags in accordance with health & safety and infection control procedures.
• To attend all training sessions as required.
• Ability to be flexible with working hours.
• Support the housekeeper with stock control
• Ability to work with a routine and adapt to changes that may arise in the home.

Skills, Characteristics and Experience

• Clear understanding of your responsibility with Health & Safety and COSHH policies.
• Effective communication within the team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to be a team player.
• To uphold confidentiality at all times.
• To maintain the privacy and dignity of each resident.
• Flexibility within working hours to include weekend and varied shifts.

Every career opportunity that we offer will provide you with a wealth of benefits, as well as a job that you’re proud of.

These benefits have been tailored to support and uplift you in your role.

Tailored training opportunities and wellbeing programmes are also designed to prioritise the mental health of everyone who works with us.

Helping you to develop your career and gain new skills is important to us.

You’ll be able to grow and excel within our supportive environment, whether or not you have previous experience working in social care.

Many of our roles require no previous experience or qualifications, and skills you may have from other jobs will be easily transferable.

We are committed to providing you with

Reward

You will receive competitive rates of pay, enhanced pay rates during holidays, and high street discounts for working in the care sector.

Your wellbeing is important to us, so we provide an independent, free and confidential support line (the Employee Assistance Programme) to all B&M staff.

Training

We support you with induction and refresher training, as well as many opportunities to gain qualifications in the industry and progress your career.

Enjoy an array of benefits including flexible working, and being celebrated through recognition and long service awards.

We understand that your time is valuable, and that great work should always be recognised and rewarded.

B&M Care is a “family run business for families”.

With 50 years of experience, and a growing portfolio of care homes, we have a person-centred vision that puts our residents and staff at the forefront of everything we do.

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• B&M Care, Head Office, Old Town Court 70 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5HD
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