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Domestic Worker

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Westminster House is a residential home for young people with disabilities and is located in West Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
The home was purpose built in 2013 and received an award for its innovative design.
The successful candidate will be part of the young peoples lives and contribute to making their home as beautiful as the young people are. They will ensure the home is clean and presentable for the young people and visitors to the home.
An enhanced DBS will be needed for this role. Experience working alongside young people with disabilities would be welcomed but not essential.

Main Responsibility

  • The candidate will be responsible for the planning of their cleaning tasks.
  • They will keep an inventory of stock and request replenishment in a timely manner.
  • They will be able to identify any hazards and report them accordingly.
  • They will also have an awareness of safeguarding and be able to report concerns.

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Westminster House prides itself on the homely environment it provides for the young people and staff who work there.
  • The successful candidate will be able to continue the promotion of this atmosphere.
  • They should be able to engage positively and warmly with the young people and team of staff.

Package Description

​We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
  • 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Cashplan
  • MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
  • SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
  • Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
  • Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
  • A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
  • Childcare Subsidy

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.

Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.

Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.

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