Relief Domestic Assistant Bideford

RELIEF DOMESTIC ASSISTANT

£11.44 per hour, rising to £11.66 per hour after a successful 6 month probationary period.

We are looking for individuals to provide absence cover for the domestic team to allow us to maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment for the clients, staff and visitors at The Northam Care Trust and its properties. The post holder will need to be flexible and available at short notice to cover morning shifts over 6 days per week (not Sundays).

Responsibilities:

· Carry out cleaning routines and ancillary duties in our Residential Services, as specified by the Registered Manager.

· Regularly and efficiently process laundry and prevent an unnecessary build-up of clothing and linen.

· Inform the Registered Manager of materials and equipment needed to perform your duties.

· Keep all laundry areas and storerooms clean, hygienic and safe.

· To work within legal boundaries affecting the post e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (and subsequent amendments) and all relevant legislation.

· Adhering to all COSHH guidelines.

About Us

The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff in our expanding Service Continuum. We have been in operation for 45 years and are a not for profit Charity which means every penny gets reinvested into our staff and clients.

Benefits:

· Full e-learning training provided including the opportunity for professional qualifications.

· Double pay for bank holidays.

· Enhanced overtime rate.

· Birthday leave.

· Company pension scheme.

· Additional annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.

· Training & Attendance Bonuses.

· 20% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.

· Cash staff referral scheme.

· Free Will Writing service.

· Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK STATUS TO APPLY. WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Online Application Form (preferable) - Click Here (opens in another window).

CV’s or downloaded application form (available at the top of the page) can be emailed to hr@northamcaretrust.co.uk.

Postal applications can be sent to – HR Manager, The Northam Care Trust, Rose Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford, Devon  EX39 3PG.