Domestic Assistant

Burnview Healthcare Ltd; Bangor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnview Healthcare is seeking a bank Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, hygienic environment across our care homes in Northern Ireland. The role focuses on cleaning duties, infection control, and protecting residents’ privacy and dignity, while adhering to safety and training requirements.

Applicants should have experience in cleaning or domestic work, and will undergo Enhanced Access NI checks. This is a bank/relief position aimed at flexible, on-site shifts within our care facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic work.
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI Check.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors and offices to a high standard.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and COSHH regulations; report faults promptly.
• Follow infection control protocols including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Be respectful and courteous to residents, upholding privacy and dignity.
• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Initiative

Rapport with Residents

Privacy & Dignity

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.

Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are currently recruiting for a bank Domestic Assistants to provide and maintain a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors in accordance with infection control and health & safety standards.

About the role

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Hygiene:

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors, and offices to a high standard.
• Undertake daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed.
• Dispose of waste in line with care home policy and infection control guidelines.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations.
• Report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure proper storage and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Infection Control:

• Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, PPE usage, and deep cleaning as required.
• Assist in implementing enhanced cleaning during outbreaks (e.g., flu, norovirus, COVID-19).

Resident Interaction:

• Be respectful and courteous to residents, ensuring privacy and dignity are upheld.
• Report any concerns regarding residents’ wellbeing to a senior staff member.

Other Duties:

• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.

An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this position. If successful please be advised that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from our HR Team. Having a criminal record will not necessarily affect you from working with Burnview Group and will be reviewed in line with our policy.

In line with the Access NI Code of Practice we have a policy on the secure handling, storage and disclosure of Access NI information and both the Code of Practice and this policy are available from our HR Team on request.

About the company

Burnview Healthcare specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Day care with homes in five locations in Northern Ireland. As family run care homes our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where all our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends’.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Experience in cleaning or domestic work
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI Check

Desired Criteria

• Relevant knowledge on COSHH.
• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting
• Basic hygiene or cleaning certificate

Skills you'll need

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Cleaning Skills
• Initiative