Domestic

Domestic

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS332(e)

Full time

£22,737 per annum *

*This post attracts the Real Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Real Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £12.00 per hour.

Why work for Newcastle City Council?

We currently have 1 vacancy for a full time Domestic to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with Newcastle city council.

The post involves providing domestic and cleaning support to the care team and working with some of the most vulnerable people in the city. Newcastle City Council offers you an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant city with proactive and committed people who have a genuine desire and motivation to support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle, striving to achieve the values of being Proud, Fair and Ambitious.

Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for the post.

What do we offer?

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<li>As an employee of NCC, you will have access to: </li>

<li>A competitive salary </li>

<li>Access to Local Government pension scheme </li>

<li>Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy additional leave annually. </li>

<li>Family Supportive Policies </li>

<li>A bespoke induction </li>

<li>Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives </li>

<li>Access to a number of schemes including NHS vehicle leasing, Bike to Work scheme, home electronics and allocation with goods and tax efficient saving contributions towards your pension. </li>

<li>Discounted travel passes. </li>

<li>A dedicated 5-day induction, regular supervision, and comprehensive training. </li>

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What about the Team?

Connie Lewcock Resource Centre is a bed-based rehabilitation centre in the west of the city. It provides support for up to 21 people recovering after a hospital admission or community admissions preventing hospital stays. Our staff team work closely with health colleagues and must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting independence, health, wellbeing, and choice to those who use our services. Being part of our domestic team, you will be expected to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness with a flexible approach and have the ability to follow hygiene protocols.

What about the Role?

The post involves providing cleaning support and completing relevant documentation. We have a set standard the building is kept clean and has a homely feel. As a domestic you will be responsible for the soft furnishing and the building has a comfortable feel. You will be part of a team who has to keep detailed of stock records and be responsible to the rotation of this.

To apply for this role, you will need to be confident, customer focussed, able to communicate with a wide and varied audience and have a flexible approach to work, meeting challenging deadlines.

Details of the skills and experience required, and the duties of these roles can be found in the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications provided.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities, please contact Donna Westwater donna.westwater@newcastle.gov.uk or Paul Cooke paul.cooke@newcastle.gov.uk 0191 2773699.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Permanent

Closing date:

15 July 2024