Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistant Ings Grove 20 hours & Domestic Assistant Moorlands Grange 21 hours

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you

Ings Grove and Its Staff:

Ings Grove House is a modern, 40 bed Care facility located in the village of Mirfield. The home works in partnership with Locala Health Care to support the residents of Kirklees who have been discharged from hospital and require short term rehabilitation care.

Ings Grove House has 4 suites where residents stay (Bluebell, Willow, Blossom and Lavender), all decorated to feel like a home from home, including items such as framed paintings that one of our talented past residents painted specially for us. With fantastic spotless facilities such as lounge areas and dining rooms, a rehab kitchen, a gym, and an onsite GP, our residents feedback tell us that they feel safe, secure, and supported as individuals.

Our staff are skilled and compassionate when supporting residents with their journey back to independence. Our person-centred care plans and rehabilitation program promotes dignity and choice, to optimise their life skills prior to their planned discharge. In the meantime, our team work hard to ensure the residents remain at the centre of all that we do, often going the extra mile to make our residents stay with us as comfortable as possible, providing person centred activities and celebrating special occasions and birthdays.

Testimonial from one of our team:

One of the team members at Ings Grove says, ‘It’s not a job but a vocation, you must love the role, we are a community, and I will be here until I retire.’

Moorlands Grange overview

At Moorlands Grange, we provide short-term stays lasting 4-6 weeks in a residential setting to prevent physical decline and improve overall wellbeing. Our purpose? To support individuals who are ready to be discharged from hospital or those who may not have access to crucial rehabilitation and reablement support in their homes.

As a Domestic Assistant at Moorlands Grange, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living space for our residents. Your attention to detail and commitment to creating a homely atmosphere will contribute to the well-being and happiness of those we care for.

The Role

In this role you will work as part of a team and complete cleaning duties in accordance to work plans to ensure the home is kept clean and tidy and Infection is prevented and controlled.

Work will be completed in accordance with Health and Safety guidance and building check will be undertaken to ensure the environment is safe.

Our domestic team provide essential support to ensure that individual needs are met, and people are provided with a clean, hygienic and comfortable environment throughout their stay.

You may be required to undertake some physical support for people who may have physical, visual or hearing difficulties. Any support you are required to do will be under the direction of a senior member of staff.

You should have the ability to demonstrate literacy skills in order to read and follow instructions and an understanding of practical hygiene and infection control issues relating to the kitchen and other areas.

What Kirklees can offer:

- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Flexible working (not all roles)
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

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