All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's. Applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply on this occasion. Position: Casual Domestic Assistant Palmerston Residential Care Home Hours:As and when required Rate of Pay:£12.21 per hour Closing date:11th May 2025 Title: Domestic Assistant Responsible to:Care Home Management Key objectives: To ensure that every resident enjoys a clean and well maintained environment that is presented to the highest standard To ensure, working as part of a team within the home, that all residents needs in relation to domestic and housekeeping services are met To fulfil requirements relating to cleanliness and infection control Main Tasks: Cleaning duties To work within the cleaning schedules as determined by the Care Home Management. Ensure appropriate products necessary for the control of infection in all appropriate locations To be responsible for the daily use of housekeeping equipment To ensure the correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements. To ensure that equipment and store areas are kept in a clean, and hygienic condition. General duties To observe of personal hygiene and infection prevention and control Understand and observe all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield policies and procedures. To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies. General Requirements: To attend staff meetings when appropriate To attend appropriate training and development sessions To maintain confidentiality at all times To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Manager To be aware of and comply with safe working practices To uphold and promote equal opportunities in service delivery DOMESTIC - Candidate profile Essential Requirements: Desirable Requirements: Ability to communicate and interact well. Ability to complete basis records. Ability to work well as part of a team. Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard Experience in a similar role Working in services for older people. COSHH / Cleaning Certification This job description is not exhaustive nor does it cover every issue that may arise within this role at various times. It is not designed to be rigid or inflexible but does provide guidelines as to the expected duties undertaken whilst in post. Abbeyfield & Wesley are unable to provide sponsorship for Visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible. Abbeyfield & Wesley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The information requested in this form is to enable us to obtain a rounded picture of you. Personal information will not of itself be used to disqualify your application. This post involves substantial access to vulnerable adults and children, therefore, as part of the selection process, Abbeyfield & Wesley requires an Enhanced Disclosure Check to be carried out through Access NI. Following interview, the preferred candidate will be offered the post subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check. This will include verification of identity and a report on the preferred candidate's full criminal history (including spent and unspent convictions), cautions, disqualifications from regulated or care positions, and any other material considered by the police to be relevant to the position applied for. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position (if you require further information please request a copy of the Abbeyfield & Wesley Policy on Recruitment of those with a Criminal Record. Abbeyfield & Wesley have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, retention & disposal of data, which is available upon request. You can access further information and the Access NI Code of Practice on the NI Direct Government Services website.