About this role
Job summary
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 retain their indivi
Main duties of the job
As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our facilities, helping to ensure our residents live in a clean, safe environment. You will collaborate with domestic and laundry teams, being adaptable and approachable while actively promoting improvements in standards. This role requires a caring nature and flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Your responsibilities include ensuring that all resident and communal areas meet high cleanliness standards, adhering to all policies and procedures, and ensuring that each resident feels valued and respected. The Domestic Assistant position offers a competitive salary, pension contribution, uniform provision, and opportunities for personal and professional development within an engaging community environment.
About us
Akari Care is a provider of high-quality residential care for the elderly, committed to creating an environment where residents are valued and respected. Our homes are award-winning, known for offering personalised care tailored to each resident's individual needs. At Akari Care, we focus on fostering a community spirit and ensuring that each resident feels at home. We are dedicated to employing caring individuals who share our values and aim for excellence in their roles. We support our staff with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance their skills in providing the best care possible. With a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individuality, our residents' well-being is at the core of everything we do, and we continually strive to improve standards across all areas of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please note this is a 14hr contract
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexibility and adaptability, a strong work ethic, strong problem-solving skills, ability to work well under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Rochester
ME2 4JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)