Care Home Domestic Assistant – Full-Time

Prestwickcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at our leisure.

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Prestwick Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our Newcastle Upon Tyne team. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff, following care home standards and infection control guidelines.

This full-time role offers full training, an Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for career progression within our growing company. You will work as part of a supportive, collaborative team in a residential and nursing care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience in care home, hospital, hospitality, or commercial cleaning.
• Desirable experience in a care home or healthcare environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently using initiative.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained).

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily, weekly, and rota-based cleaning tasks to a high standard, in line with CQC guidelines and cleaning schedules.
• Clean and sanitise communal areas including dining rooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, and lavatories.
• Comply with infection control guidelines, including COSHH regulations and health & safety procedures.
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels, and other hygiene supplies as required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence by following current cleaning protocols and attending relevant training.
• Report illness or accidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge immediately, per safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Understand and respect residents' privacy, dignity, and individual needs at all times.
• Ensure safe storage and correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Care home environment

Teamwork

Communication

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Job description

Prestwick Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our Newcastle Upon Tyne team. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff, following care home standards and infection control guidelines.

This full-time role offers full training, an Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for career progression within our growing company. You will work as part of a supportive, collaborative team in a residential and nursing care setting.