Domestic Assistant
Permanent, Part Time
Salary: £23,344 per annum (Full-time equivalent)
Location: Clacton on Sea
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Please note this is a Part-time role working 20 hours per week: 4 hrs per day, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Actual salary based on these hours: £12,618 per annum.
Role Location: Magdalen Close Hostel, Clacton-on-Sea
ECC Adult Social Care is moving towards a transformational shift from a focus on support for short break people that access care, using a model with four key principles: prevention; early intervention; enablement; and safeguarding. This will enable individuals, their families, and carers to access information and tools to live healthily and independently, responding proactively to growing service demand sustainably within the financial constraints of the Council.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure all communal areas are cleaned to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for both residents and visitors.
* Ensure all bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned, including deep cleans between different service users.
* Contribute to the cleaning and laundry of items in residential homes to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
* Assist in kitchen efficiency by ensuring cleanliness of kitchen tools, crockery, and pans is maintained regularly.
* Responsible for ensuring all laundry duties within residential homes are undertaken efficiently and timely.
About You:
* Educated to RQF level 1 or equivalent by experience, with a willingness to achieve the award within 24 months of starting the role.
* Evidence of Health and Safety experience and relevant qualifications in moving and handling objects.
* Evidence of a First Aid qualification, training, and experience.
* Knowledge and experience of basic food hygiene.
* Experience of maintaining high standards of cleanliness within a residential setting.
* Understanding of working in a setting for adults receiving residential care.
* Ability to work on initiative with a flexible attitude.
* Friendly demeanor, empathetic towards others with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
With us, you can achieve more for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We encourage our teams to share their ideas and experiences. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we'll empower you to make the most of your experience as a Domestic Assistant within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services.
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behavior. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles throughout your time with us. Your commitment helps maintain a positive workplace for everyone.
If your role requires a DBS check, you will need to register with the DBS update service. For further information on the DBS update service, please visit here.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk
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