Who You Are As a Domestic Assistant in the Residential Services section for a Home for the Elderly or Resource Centre, you should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking QCF Level 2 in Housekeeping, Catering, or Care within 2 years. Holding an NVQ Level 2 in these areas is desirable. Past experience working or spending time with older individuals or persons with disabilities is essential, while prior work experience in care is an advantage. You are a team player who is open and approachable, communicates effectively by speaking clearly, listening well, and maintaining politeness and courtesy at all times. With patience and sensitivity, you address the needs of service users, including children, senior citizens, and disabled people. Demonstrating technical ability, you maintain your equipment well and are literate and numerate. You adhere to health and safety guidelines, wear proper protective clothing, and are committed and reliable, possessing a positive, honest, and trustworthy attitude. What the Job Involves The role involves providing care and support to residents/clients in line with RCT standards, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include meeting the needs of clients per their care plan, adhering to RCT care provision standards, knowing the fire drill and zone evacuation procedures, and actively pursuing personal development. Duties include basic food preparation according to hygiene regulations, maintaining cleanliness through routine cleaning tasks, completing paperwork, and participating in training and appraisals. You must also adhere to the Council's health and safety legislation and respond to any concerns about vulnerable adults' mistreatment by alerting line management. The job requires flexibility in hours, helping people with personal care, and occasionally undertaking moving and handling tasks. In the absence of a Senior Care Officer, you may take on special responsibilities if appropriately trained. The position entails assisting the cook at Tegfan, necessitating a Level 2 food hygiene certificate and potentially stepping into the cook's role periodically, which would require a Level 3 certification in food safety as an ideal scenario.