Domestic Assistant

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 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.

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 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.

• 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

• 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.

Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care in our award-winning homes for the elderly. Our mission is to create an environment that upholds the values of respect and personalisation, where residents are treated with the dignity and individualism they deserve. At Akari Care, we continuously strive to offer an excellent standard of living for our residents by ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. Our team of skilled and compassionate professionals work together to promote a high quality of life, actively engaging in practices that support the residents health and happiness. We believe that each resident has unique needs and preferences, and our approach is tailored to meet these requirements effectively. By fostering a community spirit and nurturing a caring and supportive atmosphere, we ensure that living in an Akari Care home is a rewarding and fulfilling experience for everyone involved. As part of our commitment, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities for staff.

Essential: - 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.