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Job description

The Domestic Assistant will maintain the highest levels of cleanliness at our schemes will be responsible for the cleaning of all communal areas in the 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.
• Monitor the stock levels of cleaning materials and advise the Scheme Co-ordinator/Housing Officer when stock needs replenished.
• 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.
• Attend all training courses offered to help you fulfil your role to the best of your ability.
• Familiarise yourself with the companies’ policies and procedures which you will be provided with at the start of your employment and during your induction period and induction training.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar role as Caretaker/Domestic Assistant in a paid or voluntary working environment.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of COSHH.