Domestic Assistant – Orford House, Coulsdon
Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not‑for‑profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We support older people for over 120 years, offering residential and day care services and grants for those in financial difficulty. Our Coulsdon site, Orford House, provides residential care in a Georgian style setting.
Job Description
You will help keep our care home clean and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Your responsibilities include general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces, wiping armchairs and dining chairs, emptying bins, ensuring the laundry service runs smoothly, and assisting with serving meals and refreshments.
Qualifications & Requirements
* No prior experience is needed; we provide full training.
* A good standard of English and numeracy skills.
* Comfortable using digital technology for online training.
* Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety is beneficial but not essential.
* Self‑motivation, resilience, team‑player attitude, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
Working Pattern
Employment type: Permanent – Part Time
Working pattern: Days, Weekends
Hours: 1 x 12 hours / 1 x 6 hours (as per schedule)
Rewards and Recognition
* Learning, development, and career progression.
* Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme; up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person per year.
* Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
* Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
* Access to loans at affordable rates, savings directly from salary and advance pay earned.
* Health cash plans for you and your family.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Long service awards, increasing with length of service.
* Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
* Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
* Free parking at our homes and day clubs.
* Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, plus overtime premiums for care staff.
* Uniforms are provided.
* Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff.
* Free DBS checks.
Safeguarding
Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and report any suspicion of abuse immediately.
Criminal Record Checks
Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us; it depends on the circumstances and background.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally. We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.
Application Process
Please refer to the job description when submitting your application. We interview applicants as they apply and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.
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