Care Home Domestic Assistant – Compassionate & Reliable

MHA; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Vivup app

Induction and development

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA Beechville in Bolton is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards across residents’ areas, while respecting privacy and dignity. You will follow schedules, handle equipment safely, and support wellbeing and infection prevention. A flexible 7-day rota and training will be provided.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and compassionate care for older people in a welcoming home environment.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic or cleaning work is desirable.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• Flexible approach to work, including working a 7-day rota.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Instruction following

Flexibility

Resident care

Organised

Sensitivity to residents

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

COSHH

Job description

MHA Beechville in Bolton is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards across residents’ areas, while respecting privacy and dignity. You will follow schedules, handle equipment safely, and support wellbeing and infection prevention. A flexible 7-day rota and training will be provided.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and compassionate care for older people in a welcoming home environment.