Refuge Domestic Assistant

Refuge Domestic Assistant Pontypool, Wales

Cyfannol Womens Aid
Full Time Pontypool, Wales 20000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Refuge Domestic Assistant

Cyfannol’s mission is to empower women and children to flourish in a life free from domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We offer a range of services throughout Gwent that encompass prevention, awareness-raising, safety, support and personal development opportunities for women and their children who have experienced violence against women, domestic abuse and/or sexual violence (VAWDASV)

Hours: 25 per week, Monday - Friday (times are negotiable)

Salary: £20,000 per annum, (pro-rated for part time employees)

Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and promote the organisation’s ethos, vision and values
  • Keep abreast of regulation changes within HR related topics, attend training, develop networks to support development in the role
  • Contribute to the protection and enhancement of the organisation’s reputation
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision and appropriate training
  • Work within the Organisation’s Policies and Procedures
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as required as requested by your line manager

Cleaning

  • To deep clean private bedrooms/flats in between occupancies.
  • To wash and change bed linen, towels, cot bedding and similar between occupancies.
  • To maintain the cleanliness of the external area of the premises.
  • To undertake ‘motivational cleaning’ exercises within communal areas with residents.
  • To undertake cleaning of communal areas when necessary to maintain standards and minimise health and safety risks.
  • To undertake deep cleaning on occasions of the properties to include ovens, windows and woodwork.
  • Complete regular refuse disposal trips.

Health, Safety & Repairs

To carry out health and safety checks and property checks (internally and externally):

  • Daily (visual checks);
  • Weekly checks (e.g., firefighting equipment and alarms).
  • Monthly Checks (e.g., written premises checks, emergency lighting).
  • Fire Drills.
  • Act as a Fire Warden for the building.
  • Report all other repair/maintenance issues to landlords.
  • Ensure that any remedial work required in respect of faults/deficiencies are reported and that the work takes place.
  • Ensure all checks and actions taken are thoroughly recorded.
  • Provide access to contractors attending buildings.

Stock Control

  • Monitor stocks of consumables.
  • Organise the purchase of all refuge stocks including bedding/towels, cleaning materials, food and welcome packs and other household items.

Low level assistance to women residing in refuge/accommodation projects

  • Carry out some administrative duties on behalf of the team in relation to women’s case work.
  • Occasionally accompany/transport women to appointments.

Other:

  • To demonstrate and promote the organisation’s ethos, vision and values.
  • To actively work in partnership with other agencies and organisations to achieve better outcomes for women and children affected by Domestic Abuse and sexual abuse.
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision and appropriate training.
  • To work within the organisations Policies and Procedures.
  • Any other reasonable duties as required.

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.

Closing Date: Midday 27th April 2023

A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use is essential.

Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.

Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

Refuge Domestic Assistant
Cyfannol Womens Aid

cyfannol.org.uk
Pontypool, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
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