Domestic Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join its Corporate Services team. You will perform domestic duties across the hospice environment, supporting patient care areas while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

We value team players with good communication skills and experience in domestic tasks within healthcare or commercial settings. Basic IT skills are required; a DBS disclosure may be requested. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking domestic duties in healthcare or commercial settings.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• General awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic duties across hospice facilities as part of Corporate Services.
• Support hygiene and safety standards in care areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and operate basic IT tasks as required.

Skills

Domestic duties

Healthcare environment

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated Domestic Assistant to join our Corporate Services team.

As a member of the Corporate Services Team, you play a key role in supporting the much-valued work of Farleigh Hospice. Corporate Services covers the key functions of Administration, Catering, Domestic, Human Resources, IT, Maintenance and Volunteer Management across both hospice sites and our retail shops and warehouse.

You will be a positive team player with a can-do attitude who can work on their own as well as part of a team.

You will have good communication skills, recent experience undertaking Domestic duties in a commercial or Healthcare environment with a general awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Basic computer skills are essential in the role.

We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

Please note – If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670