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Bank Domestic Assistant - Braintree, Essex, Braintree
Client: Westgate Healthcare
Location: Braintree, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 208dc90a10bb
Job Views: 90
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Bank Domestic Assistant – Braintree, Essex
Hourly rate: £. per hour
Hours: Zero hour contract
Shifts: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, including alternate weekends
Job type: Bank/temporary
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
* 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
* Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
* Free training and development
* Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
* Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
* ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
* Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
* Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
* Loyalty and long-service awards
* Free uniform
* Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stage.
About the role:
* Ensure that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needs
* Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
* Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required so that all bedrooms are maintenance free
* Ensure all equipment is maintained and stored properly
* To develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
About you:
* The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
* An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
* Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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