General Domestic - Req24646

Company	Leeds City CouncilSee more
Address	Leeds, West Yorkshire
Form of work	Permanent
Salary	£22,182.96 - £22,365.96 (pro rata)
Category	Construction & Property

Job description

Job title:General Domestic

Salary: £22,182.96 - £22,365.96 (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:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
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
Apply for this job online. Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Jo Palmer, Chef Manager, Call 0113 378 3701 or email Jo.Palmer@leeds.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
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.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
 
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 Description

Job Profile
Special conditions this post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

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, Chefs, Care and Education staff in the provision of catering opportunities and activities for children and young people. Training will be provided in managing challenging behaviour.
Participate in annual appraisal, training and development activities.
Provide information for records.
Use of current computer software programmes and packages will be required. Training will be provided.
Contribute to Team Meetings.
Work together with colleagues to provide a high standard of service.
To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner.

Qualifications

Current Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, qualification must be achieved within 3 months of appointment.

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Ability to serve meals to maintain the Home’s high level of service delivery.
Good communication skills, including face-to-face and telephone skills.
Able to listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and check understanding.
Able to deal positively with difficult and challenging people.
Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
Able to work on own initiative and adhere to timescales.
Able to issue clothing and provide a laundry service.
An understanding of service delivery issues.
Experience of dealing with enquiries both face to face and over the telephone.
Experience of working in a time-controlled environment.
Experience of working in a team and on own initiative.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.