Domestic Assistant - Adelaide Resource Centre

Job Posted: 15 November 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 2, £24,028.00 to £24,278.00 per annum (actual salary £9,741.08 to £9,842.43)
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Hours: 15 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The Isle of Wight Councils Reablement and regaining independence service -The Adelaide which is Rated by CQC as "GOOD"  is looking for enthusiastic staff to Join the team to promote people regaining independence enabling them to return home or other suitable accommodation that is supportive of their needs, always ensuring the person is at the heart of everything we do which is paramount during a person’s journey of which you will be a part of.

The Adelaide is seeking to appoint a positive and committed domestic who will be working within a team of domestics within the centre, to maintain the high standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Candidates need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control and COSHH  We have  extensive cleaning and guidance to ensure everyone is kept safe due to the vulnerabilities of the people who stay at  Adelaide you will be provided with all necessary PPE and products. Training will be given in these areas along with other mandatory courses, to aid you within your role. Candidates will need to be: 

• Empathetic, caring and good team players. 
• Able to work on a rolling rota covering weekends, mornings, and afternoons.
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate of literacy and numeracy 
• Clear committed to excellence

You will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Due to working with vulnerable adults.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kelly Grimes at 01983 821000.

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

PLEASE NOTE: Out of Hours Standby and Call Out

You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as and when requested by management.

Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document.

Please click here to view the Isle of Wight Council’s Care Close to Home Strategy.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.

Closing Date: 17 November 2024