Domestic Assistant

Peoplebank; Ayr; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents. You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, support laundry, and handle personal belongings with care.

The role follows infection control, health and safety guidelines and contributes to dignity and comfort. The position offers flexible hours with full-time or part-time contracts, and benefits including PVG paid, pension and uniform provided, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliability.
• High standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous housekeeping experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Support laundry services and handle personal belongings with care.
• Follow infection control and health and safety procedures to keep environments safe.
• Maintain a well-organised, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Independent working

Hygiene control knowledge

Experience welcomed

Job description

Housekeeping - Templeton House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: Full Time or Part Time - Flexible Hours Available

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers exceptional care for up to 69 residents in a picturesque and peaceful setting. Designed to feel like a true home, the environment combines warmth and comfort with modern amenities such as a cinema room and on-site hair salon. With a superb carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 4, 5, and 5, we are proud to provide compassionate, high-quality care that supports dignity and wellbeing.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to full time or part time hours per week - flexible hours available - family friendly working hours available
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Domestic Assistant, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment that supports wellbeing, dignity and comfort. This is a hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will have a direct impact on daily life.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high status of hygiene and presentation. You will also support laundry services, helping to ensure personal belongings are handled with care and returned correctly.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and cleaning procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in line with required standards. Your role will contribute to a well organised, respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us

Templeton House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.