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Our mission is to alleviate loneliness among older people and our houses help people to live active, fulfilling lives. By recruiting talented and supportive people who genuinely care, our houses make a difference to people’s every day. And you could play a key role. 

We are currently recruiting for the following role(s):

Domestic, Heathfield

12 hours per week: 10am – 2pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Job Purpose

A Domestic is required for our sheltered housing scheme to keep the communal areas clean, tidy, and safe for our tenants. Holdenhurst is more than a home; it is a neighbourhood, a community, and a family.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake cleaning duties in areas as directed by the Scheme Manager.
• Clean and maintain our guest room, offices, and communal areas within the scheme, including removing the rubbish, cleaning, and dusting surfaces, and mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Refill and restock cleaning supplies and toiletries. Be responsible for ordering and maintaining cleaning equipment stock.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as unblocking toilets and unclogging sinks.
• Maintain Health & Safety and safe working practices at all times. Comply with all COSHH regulations.
• Report maintenance issues immediately, e.g., broken equipment
• Ensure appropriate records are kept and audits completed
• Work in line with Abbeyfield values, relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Observe organisational, professional, ethical, and legal boundaries.
• Attend training courses as identified and agreed upon for appropriate development.
• Note: This is not intended to be a complete and full list of responsibilities; other tasks may be required from time to time.

Essential Knowledge Required

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Post subject to enhanced DBS check.

Skills / Competencies

• Be physically fit
• Follow instructions and procedures
• Pay attention to detail
• Work as part of a team
• Take responsibility for your own work
• Be able to work unsupervised

Benefits

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To apply for this Cook role please email your CV along with a cover letter to Anna Young, Scheme Manager

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