Domestic Assistant

St Margarets Care Home; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks

Job summary

St Margaret's Care Home in Newington is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the housekeeping team. You will contribute to daily wellbeing by maintaining cleanliness across resident rooms and common areas, while supporting laundry and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of hygiene and infection control, and the ability to work independently as well as with the team.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic/housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to follow infection prevention procedures.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces to high standards.
• Support laundry services and maintain organized living spaces.
• Ensure the home remains safe, hygienic and welcoming at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene & infection control

Independent working

Team player

Job description

St Margaret's Care Home offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to 60 residents in Newington.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 35 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join St.Margaret's Care Home?

A clean, safe and welcoming environment plays an important role in helping residents feel comfortable and truly at home, and as a Domestic Assistant, you will make an important contribution to the daily wellbeing and overall experience of everyone living within the home.

Working as part of the wider housekeeping team, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout resident bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces while ensuring the home remains safe, hygienic and welcoming at all times. From daily cleaning routines and infection prevention procedures to supporting laundry services and maintaining organised living spaces, your work will help create an environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and cared for.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values attention to detail and understands how important a clean and well maintained environment is in supporting the health, comfort and dignity of others every single day.

What Matters Most

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards
• Understanding of hygiene, infection control and health and safety procedures is beneficial
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider housekeeping team
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach with pride in maintaining a high standard of work
• Positive attitude and genuine understanding of the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for others

If you are looking for a role where your work helps create comfort, safety and a positive daily environment for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.