Domestic Assistant (Willows Edge Care Home) - 05074

Are you passionate about providing excellent care and support to others?

West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Domestic Assistant to join our Adult Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established Council, providing essential domestic support to ensure the comfort and well-being of our service users.

Role And Responsibilities

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation to maintain a hygienic and pleasant living environment for our service users.
• Supporting the delivery of care by ensuring that domestic needs are met.
• Working under the guidance of qualified professionals to contribute to the overall well-being of service users.
• Maintaining accurate records of tasks completed and reporting any concerns to the appropriate team members.
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
• A positive and caring attitude towards supporting individuals with their domestic needs.

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with service users and colleagues.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, to deliver high-quality care.

Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a domestic setting.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council Is Committed To Supporting And Investing In Its Employees. As a Member Of Our Team, You Will Benefit From

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme for financial security in the future.
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
• A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, entertainment, and leisure activities.
• And much more!
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

To learn more about the role, please contact Connie Angell on 01635 45252 or email connieangell2@westberks.gov.uk

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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