Domestic Assistant

Anns Home Care Service; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service is looking for a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and tidiness. The role involves upholding hygiene standards and staying updated with policies. Candidates should have 2 references and be eligible to work in the UK. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. The position is permanent, offering 30 weekly hours at a salary range of £7.55 to £12.21 per hour, depending on age. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• 2 suitable references are required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Stay updated with changes to policies and procedures.
• Report incidents of abuse or non-compliance.
• Uphold hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Job description

We are recruiting for a Domestic Assistant. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness of the service and laundry causing minimal disruption to our services users and their care.

Responsibilities

• Keep up-to-date with any changes to policies, procedures or regulations that affect the service.
• Take responsibility for personal development and attendance at training both mandatory and service specific.
• Report any incidents of abuse, mistreatment or non-compliance within the service to the Service Manager or next available management level.
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are upheld in each facility.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have 2 suitable references.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Job Details

• Location: Lecale Lodge Care Home, Downpatrick, Co Down
• Company: Ann's Care Homes – a family‑run business established in 1994, with a longstanding reputation for quality care.
• Salary: £7.55 to £12.21 per hour (depending on age)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Weekly hours: 30
• Number of vacancies: 2
• Published date: 05/12/2025
• Closing date: 19/12/2025
• Worktime: To be confirmed
• Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.