General Domestic - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job title:
General Domestic

Salary:
£22, £22, pro rata)

Hours:30 hours per week over a 3-week rota covering 1 weekend in every 3

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Adel Beck Secure Children's Home

As a General Domestic you'll thrive on working in a fast-paced environment as part of a motivated team supporting young people and staff within the home.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our
council values and
ambitions.

About you
As a General Domestic, you will bring to the role:

A positive attitude,
A flexible approach to work,
Ability to take ownership,
Good communication skills.

About the role

As our next General Domestic you'll maintain a clean, hygienic and safe working environment in the Home's main kitchen assisting the chefs in the provision of a high-quality catering service.

You'll also provide an on-site laundry and clothing service that meets the Children's Homes Regulations, Youth Justice Standards, Leeds City Council and the Homes policies.

The role is integral to our Business Support Team.

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays

- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Leeds City Council has a minimum salary of £10.90 per hour for all new starters.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Profile

Job purpose

As a General Domestic you will create and maintain a customer focused attitude and approach that promotes positive relationships and generates a culture of openness and trust.

You will deliver efficient, effective and quality services by way of flexible working.

You will work together with colleagues from all other service areas within the home to provide and maintain a safe and secure living and learning environment that promotes the safety and welfare of children and young people in which they can prosper, develop, and achieve.

You will maintain and support pro-social behaviour, a restorative and solution focussed approach with, children, young people and colleagues.

Role:

To maintain a clean, hygienic and safe working environment in the Home's Main Kitchen and Laundry.

To assist the chefs in the provision of a high-quality catering service and provide an on-site laundry and clothing service that meet with Children's Homes Regulations, Youth Justice Standards, Leeds City Council and the homes policies, procedures and guidance

Responsibilities:

To provide a high quality laundry and clothing service as required by the Home including the issuing, washing, drying and ironing of clothing and bed linen.
To assist the Chef's and Chef Manager with food production, presentation and service to accommodate service requirements which takes into account children and young people's cultural and dietary requirements.
Assist the chef with food hygiene monitoring and recording systems as stated in Leeds City Council, Cook Safe Food Hygiene Policy including temperature checks.
The maintenance of Health & Safety and Hygiene Standards including a daily check of all operational catering and laundry equipment.
The safe manual handling and appropriate use, of stores, cooking equipment, cleaning materials, laundry and clothing items (training will be provided).
Before using any equipment or substances make sure a risk assessment is in place and safety data sheets for products are available.
Assist the chefs in checking all deliveries and store all goods as stated in Food Safety policies.
To operate the Home's on site laundry equipment and service on a rota basis.
Deliver efficient, effective and quality services by way of flexible working.
Replenishment of stocks of clothing, laundry and household items.
Work together with the Chef Manager