Domestic Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their dedicated team in Aylesbury. This rewarding role focuses on creating a safe and hygienic environment for residents, where your compassionate nature and people skills will shine. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values teamwork and personal growth, ensuring that every day you make a positive impact on the lives of older individuals. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this position offers a fulfilling career path where your contributions truly matter. If you are warm-hearted and eager to help, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Free uniform

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comfortable, safe, and hygienic environment for residents.
• Perform cleaning and general tidiness of designated areas.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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Domestic Assistant based at Hillside, Aylesbury

Available Hours:
Permanent - Part Time 30 hours per week
Salary £12.60 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company that cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

1. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
2. Life assurance.
3. A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
4. Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
5. Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
6. Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
7. Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
8. Access to wellbeing resources.
9. Recommend a friend scheme.
10. Family friendly policies.
11. Long service awards.
12. Free uniform and DBS check.
13. Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role
As a Domestic Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who provide a comfortable, safe, and hygienic environment for residents and staff. Duties will be varied and include cleaning and general tidiness of designated areas and maintaining the standards required. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role, please review the attached job description.

About the home
Hillside nursing home in Aylesbury is a welcoming, purpose-built nursing home offering a wide range of care and nursing services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Here, people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with physical disabilities and long-term medical conditions, find a supportive community. Our compassionate team is experienced in providing personalised care, from daily support to specialised end-of-life care. Hillside benefits from strong partnerships with local healthcare professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other specialists, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive medical care. Our Activities Coordinator keeps the calendar lively, with events like word games, visiting entertainers, outings, and musical afternoons. Residents also enjoy time on the sunny patio and trips to local shops, pubs, and scenic spots. Regular visits from our Chaplain and friendly volunteers bring companionship and joy, making Hillside a place where everyone feels valued and engaged, whatever their beliefs or interests.

For more information about the home, please click here.

About you
The right values, attitude, and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important. You do not need any qualifications to get started as a Domestic Assistant. You will have a kind, warm, and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture, and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.