Domestic Assistant

Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Discretionary Attendance Bonus

Blue Light Card subscription

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £200

Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Staff Incentives

Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Ashmere Care Homes in Heanor Park is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help maintain high cleaning standards across resident areas. This role is 35 hours per week over 5 shifts with full flexibility expected.

You will be at the heart of our care home team, delivering reliable, compassionate support. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, bathrooms, bedrooms and communal areas, wiping surfaces, emptying bins and laundry duties.

Qualifications

• Fully flexible availability is required.
• General cleaning of floors, bathrooms, bedrooms and communal areas.
• All mandatory training provided; NVQ courses encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, bathrooms, bedrooms and communal areas.
• Wipe down surfaces and empty bins.
• Perform laundry duties.

Skills

Flexible

Reliable

Cleaning

Education

NVQ

Job description

Please note, that unfortunately we don't support sponsorship applications

Do you enjoy cleaning and take pride in delivering a high standard of work?

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference every day.

At Ashmere Care Homes, we currently have a Domestic Assistant vacancy at Heanor Park Care Home working 35 hours per week over 5 shifts.

The ideal candidate must be fully flexible.

Domestic Assistants are integral to the delivery of high-quality services to our care homes. The role will involve general cleaning of floors, bathrooms, bedrooms, and communal areas, wiping down surfaces, emptying bins and laundry duties. All mandatory training provided and NVQ courses encouraged. You will be at the very heart of our industry, so you are expected to be reliable, dependable and committed

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, provide you with regular training and maybe even spoil you with cake from time to time!

About The Role

As well as the above we also have:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Company

At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere.

Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.

Company Culture

At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

Company Benefits

When you join Ashmere, you receive full induction training, regular refresher training and ongoing professional development. We provide uniforms, pay for your DBS checks, and offer clear progression opportunities for those who want to develop their career in care. Our homes are friendly, supportive and well-equipped, helping you deliver the best possible care with confidence. We offer stable employment, a warm team environment and the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.

Vacation, Paid time off, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

Up to £13.71 per hour