Domestic Assistant

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Colinton; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Colinton Care Home is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the housekeeping team. The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards across resident bedrooms and communal areas, while supporting laundry services and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.

You will work 28 hours per week, paid at £12.71 per hour, with PVG coverage, pension and uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave. A reliable, detail‑minded and professional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic cleaning within care settings is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider housekeeping team.
• Commitment to hygiene and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning standards in resident bedrooms and communal areas.
• Support laundry services and keep living spaces organised.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and health and safety rules.
• Ensure the home remains safe, hygienic and welcoming at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Professional attitude

Job description

Colinton Care Home, located in Edinburgh, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Set within spacious landscaped grounds, the home combines exceptional care with a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive and colleagues can build rewarding careers.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• 28 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Colinton Care Home?

A clean, safe and welcoming environment plays an important role in helping residents feel comfortable and truly at home, and as a Domestic Assistant, you will make an important contribution to the daily wellbeing and overall experience of everyone living within the home.

Working as part of the wider housekeeping team, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout resident bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces while ensuring the home remains safe, hygienic and welcoming at all times. From daily cleaning routines and infection prevention procedures to supporting laundry services and maintaining organised living spaces, your work will help create an environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and cared for.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values attention to detail and understands how important a clean and well maintained environment is in supporting the health, comfort and dignity of others every single day.

What Matters Most

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards
• Understanding of hygiene, infection control and health and safety procedures is beneficial
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider housekeeping team
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach with pride in maintaining a high standard of work
• Positive attitude and genuine understanding of the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for others

If you are looking for a role where your work helps create comfort, safety and a positive daily environment for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.