Overview
We are looking for a Domestic Operative to join our adult service. This job involves ensuring all residential accommodation, offices and communal areas are clean, safe and provide a pleasant environment for people to live and work in, whilst complying with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. The role may also include working in the central laundry to ensure people's items are laundered in a timely manner and in line with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. Your main area of work will be Low Laithes however, work around the Group may be required. In this role you will ensure that the environment is kept at a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness for the people we support. We provide community based residential care for adults who have complex care needs, including behaviours that may challenge and learning disabilities, often in association with autism.
Responsibilities
* Follow agreed work schedules and ensure records are completed clearly and promptly.
* Work to agreed standards, including relevant Health and Safety legislation.
* Collaborate with colleagues as a team to meet the needs of the people we support.
* Avoid waste of materials or equipment so that money can be spent on more important things.
* Take extra care with cleaning materials and equipment since you are working where the people we support live.
* Adhere to shift patterns (Monday – Friday); hours can be discussed at interview.
Qualifications
* Good knowledge of general health and safety regulations (e.g., Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, Food Safety and Infection Control).
* Experience using cleaning equipment and materials in settings where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
* Ability to follow schedules and produce high-quality work while maintaining positive relationships with people and staff in a busy environment.
* Effective communication with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner; ability to follow laid down schedules/procedures and willingness to suggest improvements.
* Confidentiality is essential in this role.
Benefits
* 6 weeks holiday
* Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
* Regular promotion opportunities
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
* Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
* Free parking
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