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Job description

A bit about us: We are one of NI’s leading providers of high-quality housing and supported housing services and our aim is to make a real difference to the lives of the people living in our homes. A bit about the role: We are looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant to join our highly trained and caring team, within a well-presented residential care home. You will join a small team of dedicated staff and you will be responsible for ensuring a clean safe environment is provided for our residents, visitors and staff. You will be an important part of the team that ensures residents in our care feel valued as individuals. You’ll be a team player with the flexibility and commitment to meet the needs of the home. You will have at least 6 months previous experience of cleaning or undertaking a range of general housework duties in a work or home setting and you will be able to verbally communicate in the English language with the client group..

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning rota.
• Carry out cleaning duties for residents in a manner which respects their wishes, gently encourages independence and enables them to make choices.
• Assist with serving meals and assisting with clearing up and washing dishes.
• Attend all training courses offered to help you fulfil your role to the best of your ability.
• Report any apparent hazards and risks to health and safety of residents, staff or visitors.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months experience cleaning or undertaking a range of general housework duties in a work or home setting.
• Able to verbally communicate in the English Language with the client group.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working within a residential/care setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH

Further Information

Worktime: Rota, to be confirmed. Want to apply? Great; all you need to do is let us know more about what you will bring to the role, your experience and for you to tell us how you live our values. Head over to our website www.clanmil.org.uk/join-the-team to download the job description and submit your application. To obtain a paper application pack contact the HR team on the recruitment line: 028 9087 6011 or drop us an email to recruitment@clanmil.org.uk or call into Marriott House, Castledawson Road, Magherafelt. In your pack you will find a full job description and job specification for the post. A role profile will also be included.