Domestic AssistantNHS

Job summary

Full time and part time shifts available If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and re

Main duties of the job

The role involves being part of Akari Care where you will engage in creating an environment valuing and respecting elderly residents, offering personalised care. As a Domestic Assistant, you are expected to contribute positively to residents' lives, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in residents rooms and communal areas. You should have a caring nature and be adaptable, prioritising resident care while promoting continual improvement of standards. The position involves working collaboratively with domestic and laundry teams, fostering a clean and healthy environment, respecting the individualism and dignity of residents. You are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures, ensuring the highest standards that contribute significantly to residents' lives. The job requires flexibility, adaptability, a strong work ethic, a warm engaging persona, and the ability to work under pressure. In return, a competitive salary, pension, recognition schemes, and training are offered.

Job description

** Full time and part time shifts available **

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

About us

Akari Care is acclaimed for its award-winning homes focused on elderly care. Their primary aim is to establish an environment where residents are esteemed and treated with respect while providing them the personalised care they need. By joining Akari Care as a Domestic Assistant, you become a part of their mission to positively impact elderly residents' lives. Akari Care values an adaptable, flexible approach toward both resident care and a clean living environment. Their goal is to ensure residents retain their individualism and dignity, all while benefiting from high-standard cleanliness and health ethics. As an employee, your role significantly contributes to fulfilling residents' lives. Akari Care is committed to recognising employees' efforts through a competitive salary, pension contributions, and various recognition schemes. They support personal and professional development, fostering an inclusive and respectful community where all team members and residents feel respected.