Care Home Domestic Assistant — Detail‑Focused & Compassionate

Exemplar Health Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career prospects

Early wage access

Discounts

DBS check

Counselling & support

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care’s Hylton Grange care home in Sunderland is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards and create a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

You will perform daily and weekly cleaning routines, including dusting, mopping, polishing and vacuuming, and assist with laundry as required. Training is provided with an induction and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred but not essential.
• Aligned with Exemplar Health Care values: fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
• Keen eye for detail and strong housekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning routines.
• Clean bedrooms, lounges, kitchens, bathrooms and offices.
• Dust, mop, polish and vacuum surfaces.
• Use cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning machines.
• Support with washing and drying laundry as required.
• Report breakages, damage, defects and hazards.
• Promote dignity, independence and a welcoming environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Cleaning skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Great listener

Tools

Carpet cleaning machines

Job description

Exemplar Health Care’s Hylton Grange care home in Sunderland is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards and create a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

You will perform daily and weekly cleaning routines, including dusting, mopping, polishing and vacuuming, and assist with laundry as required. Training is provided with an induction and ongoing support.