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Job description

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for the cleaning of all communal areas in the apartment buildings and to act in a neighbourly and friendly fashion to tenants of the scheme and their visitors.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility and pride in the cleaning of the scheme including dusting and polishing fixtures and fittings, cleaning of all communal areas of the scheme
• Waste bins to be emptied regularly and all bins should be put out ready for collection on a weekly basis. These bins should also be brought back in after immediately after collection.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in clean, working order and reporting any faults to the Scheme Co-ordinator/Housing Officer.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm test and record details in logbook.
• Cover duties of other Caretakers / Domestic Assistants in the scheme in their absence or neighbouring schemes in the absence of Caretaker / Domestic Assistants based at that scheme.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar role as Caretaker/Domestic Assistant in a paid or voluntary working environment.
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of COSHH