Domestic Assistant

We are recruiting Domestic Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 1 x 21 hours per week post / 1 x 12 hours per week post
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Location: Ty Clyd Residential Home

Team: Provider Services

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

We pay an attractive salary of £14,073.41 (21 Hours per week) / £8,041.95 (12 Hours per week) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Ty Clyd Residential Home is looking for 2 Domestic Assistants to work either in the kitchens assisting the Cooks, or undertake laundry and/or cleaning duties.

Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.

You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity, choice etc. adopt a person centred approach and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays.
  
  

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 Michelle Jones on 01443 875553 or email jonesm14@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.