Job Description

Domestic Assistant Position

Nursing and Residential Home, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

13.77 per hour | Part-Time Contract 30 Hours Nursing and Residential Home - Outstanding CQC

Milford Care will support you in your career and are dedicated in helping you to develop in to the best carer you can be.

REFER A FRIEND AND BONUS SCHEME USING 'CARE FRIENDS' APP: EARN UP TO 125 FOR REFERRING YOUR FRIENDS TO MILFORD CARE.

SUPPORT WITH ACHIEVING NVQS AND MANY MORE TRAINING COURSES.

OUTSTANDING CQC RATING

When you work in a care environment, you can work in a job to be proud of.

Ashbourne Lodge is looking for a permanent domestic assistant to join our fantastic, hard-working team. You would be working in the only care home in the county of Derbyshire to hold 4 out of 5 'outstanding' ratings.

Ashbourne Lodge has established itself within its local community of Ashbourne and neighbouring villages, and has attained a number of other accolades including the Derbyshire Quality End of Life Award, Amber Valley Trusted Trader status and individual team members have received regional and national recognition at the Great British Care Awards.

Your tasks will include:

Cleaning all areas of the home, including bedrooms, and communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms and bathrooms

Assisting in laundry where necessary

Reporting any defects, damage, breakages or hazards

Ensuring that all cleaning chemicals and equipment are stored safely

What we are looking for in a Domestic Assistant:

You may have some experience in working in a similar role, but it is not essential

You should have an eye for detail and be able to spot areas in need of improvement

We'll provide you with all the necessary equipment for you to be able to do your job effectively, including PPE to help you actively participate in the prevention and control of infection

Details of this Domestic Assistant position and what the home is offering:

Part-time contract, working 30 hours per week, over a 7 day rota, 7am-3pm

13.77 per hour

A supportive atmosphere with a fantastic team spirit

Benefits:

Full in-house training programme, leading to obtaining the industry-recognised Care Certificate, with support from our dedicated group training coordinator. Bonus Scheme and Friend Referral Rewards via the CareFriends app.
A dedicated senior management team and family-feel approach, which may not be found in larger organisation; Milford Care remains in the caring hands of the same two families who founded the company over 35 years ago.

Our very own Milford Care Awards night which happen every year and thank you for all the wonderful care you have given to our residents

Milford Care are one of the first care providers in the UK to adopt the

Montessori

method of caregiving- The goal is to engage the senses in order to help people rediscover the world around them. We have monthly Montessori book clubs as well as many other activities

The daily job is not just task-based, we focus completely on person-centred care for our residents - they have the freedom to choose exactly what their day will look like, what they'd like to eat, when they wish to get up or go to bed and much more

Free uniform

Workplace pension Progression Opportunities - we are fully committed to supporting you in the gaining the qualifications to progress in the career you love. Two of our home managers worked as care assistants for Milford Care!
To apply now, please follow the link provided.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

About Us

Our philosophy is simple and unwavering.

At Milford Care it is the right of each resident in our care...

to be cared for with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness

to receive care based on individual needs and informed choice

to feel part of a community

to voice opinions and make personal decisions at all times

to be cared for by people who appreciate their need for privacy

If you're the sort of person who treats others with respect, listens to their needs, understands their emotions, and is warm, kind and honest, we want you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.77 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DAAL1023