Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 18 per week
The Isle of Wight Councils Reablement and regaining independence service. The Adelaide which is Rated by CQC as "GOOD” is looking for enthusiastic candidate 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 assistant who will be working within a team of domestic assistants within the centre, to maintain the high standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Candidates need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of infection prevention, 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 need to be empathetic, caring and a good team player. You will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Due to working with vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will work on a rolling rota, which covers a mixture of weekend, morning, and afternoon shifts.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy with a clear commitment to excellence.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kelly Grimes at 01983 821000.
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.
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When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- 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: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
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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 adverts@iow.gov.uk 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 callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Please note: Only applications completed and 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: 24 July 2024