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      <b>Domestic Assistant (Relief) based at Maple Leaf House, Ripley</b>
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    <b>Hours:</b> <b>Permanent - Various hours available - Relief</b>
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    <b><span>To cover annual leave, sickness and training</span><br><span>Weekend and Bank Holiday cover required</span><br><span>Shifts - 0700 - 1900</span><br><span>No sponsorship available at this time</span></b>
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    <b>Salary:</b> <b>£12.60 per hour</b>
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    For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within <span></span><span></span><span></span>approximately <strong>15 miles of the Service</strong>. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and <span></span>work-life balance. <span></span>If you live outside <span></span><span></span><span></span>this area but <span></span><span></span><span></span>would still find the <span></span><span></span>commute <span></span>manageable, <span></span><span></span>please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.
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  <p><b>About the role</b></p>
  <p>We are looking for a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is an important role, helping to create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home.</p>
  <p>As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across designated areas <span></span>of the home, while always respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and individual needs. Your work will play a vital part in supporting wellbeing and infection prevention.</p>
  <p><b>What you will do</b></p>
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   <li>Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.</li>
   <li>Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.</li>
   <li>Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.</li>
   <li>Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.</li>
   <li>Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.</li>
   <li>Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.</li>
   <li>Follow MHA policies, including health &amp; safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.</li>
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  <p><b>About you</b></p>
  <p>We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in their work.</p>
  <p>You will bring:</p>
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   <li>Previous experience of domestic or cleaning work (desirable).</li>
   <li>The ability to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.</li>
   <li>Good communication and listening skills.</li>
   <li>The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.</li>
   <li>Sensitivity to the needs of older people.</li>
   <li>A flexible approach to work, including working a 7-day rota.</li>
   <li>A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.</li>
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  <p><b>Why join MHA?</b></p>
  <p>You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, every role matters, and Domestic Assistants play a vital part in creating safe, comfortable and caring homes.</p>
  <p><b>Rewards and benefits</b></p>
  <p>In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:</p>
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   <li>28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)</li>
   <li>A strong pension scheme and life assurance</li>
   <li>Free DBS checks and uniforms</li>
   <li>Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund</li>
   <li>Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies</li>
   <li>Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app</li>
   <li>A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
   <li>Long service awards to celebrate your contribution</li>
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  <p><b>About the Service</b></p>
  <p><strong>Maple Leaf House care home in Ripley</strong></p>
  <p>Maple Leaf House is a warm and inclusive home where colleagues work with shared purpose to support people living with dementia. The team environment is friendly and encouraging, helping new colleagues feel welcome, valued and confident from their first day.</p>
  <p>Colleagues play an essential role in creating a calm and respectful atmosphere where residents can live with dignity and independence. Guided by MHA’s charitable values, the home promotes teamwork, compassion and opportunities for personal and professional growth.</p>
  <p>For job seekers looking for purposeful work in a supportive team, Maple Leaf House offers a rewarding place to build specialist skills and make a meaningful difference.</p>
  <p><em>For more information about the home, please click&nbsp;</em><a href="https://mha.org.uk/care-support/care-homes/maple-leaf-house"><em>here</em></a></p>
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