Domestic Assistant

• Carry out daily cleaning across all areas of the home
• Support laundry and household routines to a high standard
• Assist with general domestic tasks and kitchen support
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently maintained
• Understand safeguarding, and always act within the best interested of the protection and experiences for children, and the aims of the home

About the role

This is an important role within the home, ensuring that children live in an environment that feels like a home, not an institution. You will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home
• Support day-to-day domestic routines to keep the home running smoothly
• Use equipment safely and in line with health and safety standards
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team focused on children’s wellbeingWe are looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help create and maintain a warm, clean and welcoming home environment where children can feel safe, comfortable and cared for., We are looking for people who care about creating a nurturing environment.

You may have:

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping
• An understanding of hygiene and health & safety standards
• A respectful, compassionate and reliable approach
• A willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team
• Most importantly, you will bring the right values, attitude and pride in your work.Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality children’s home in Ashford as part of Project Athena – a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs., Work that works for you and us – let’s talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and local government benefits
• Pension, generous annual leave and flexible working where possible
• Training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to be part of something new and meaningful

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