Part Time Domestic Assistant
The Maples, Barnstaple
£11.44 per hour effective from 1 April 2024
10 hours per week
We’re seeking a Domestic Assistant to make a real difference to join our team at The Maples where we provide accommodation and support for single adults aged 18 and over, who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness.
As a Domestic Assistant you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our customers. Providing a high-quality domestic and cleaning service, you will maintain the cleanliness of communal areas as well as providing a personalised domestic service to our customers in their apartments.
The Maples is located within walking distance of the town centre and two parks, Pilton Park and Rotary Gardens in Barnstaple and with easy access to North Devon’s beautiful coastline.
We are able to offer some flexibility around when hours will be worked, this will be discussed in more detail at interview stage.
We provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. Sanctuary has our own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.
Sanctuary also has a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.
The role of Domestic Assistant will include:
- Providing a personalised domestic service to customers, fulfilling housekeeping, cleaning and domestic tasks to meet customers’ needs
- Ensuring a clean, comfortable and safe environment is maintained in the communal and service areas
- Responsible for the daily use of housekeeping equipment
- Monitoring of stock levels and reordering of supplies
Skills and experiences:
- Experience is not essential however some experience of undertaking general housekeeping or domestic duties would be desirable
- An approachable, caring and compassionate attitude is essential
- Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
- Ability to demonstrate a competent level of numeracy and literacy
- NVQ2 in Hospitality and Catering or willing to work towards, is desirable
Why work for us?
We’re united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.
No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.
We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We’ve also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time – because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we’ll support you to be your best self. We’ll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.
Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:
- At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
- A pension scheme with employer contributions
- A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
- Health and well-being plans
- Life assurance
- Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
- Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
- The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
Closing Date: 21 April 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
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