Children's Home Domestic Assistant - Warm & Safe

Kent County Council; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality childrens home in Ashford as part of Project Athena, a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs.

We are looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help create and maintain a warm, clean and welcoming home environment where children can feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping.
• Understanding of hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Compassionate, reliable and supportive approach.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
• Support day-to-day domestic routines to keep the home running smoothly.
• Use equipment safely and in line with health and safety standards.
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team focused on children's wellbeing.

Skills

Cleaning

Hygiene

Health & Safety

Empathy

Job description

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality childrens home in Ashford as part of Project Athena, a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs.

We are looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help create and maintain a warm, clean and welcoming home environment where children can feel safe, comfortable and cared for.