Domestic Assistant

We are recruiting a Domestic Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 16 hours per week - These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent
Location: Ty Clyd Residential Home

Team: Provider Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £10,722 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Ty Clyd Residential Home is seeking to recruit 1 x 16 hour Domestic Assistant to work over a 7 day week which will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.

We are looking for the right person who can join our team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where we strive to make a positive difference to peoples lives.

You will be required to carry out your duties which can include working in the kitchen, laundry or cleaning in a dignified / respectful manner. Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.

You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity, choice etc. adopt a person-centred approach and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.

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We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Jones on 01443 875553 or email JONESM14@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.