Domestic Assistant

We are recruiting Relief Domestic Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 0 Hours
Contract Type: Casual/Relief
Location: Beatrice Webb Residential Home

Team: Adult Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £12.85 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Beatrice Webb Residential Home is seeking to recruit casual Domestic Assistants to work as and when required over a 7 day week which will include weekends and bank holidays. There will be opportunities to work up to 28 hours.

We are looking for the right people who can join our team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where we strive to make a positive difference to peoples lives.

You will be required to carry out your duties which can include working in the kitchen, laundry or cleaning in a dignified / respectful manner. Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Knowledge of principle that underpin quality care, eg dignity, choice, etc.
• The ability to work as part of a team and take an active part in team working.
• The ability to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stacey Suggit on 01495 225773 or email suggis@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.