Domestic Assistant

Dalgety Bay Care Home; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (FT)

Job summary

Dalgety Bay Care Home is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain clean, safe and welcoming surroundings for residents. You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, assist with laundry, and ensure belongings are handled with care while following infection control procedures.

The role supports wellbeing and dignity in daily life. This hands-on position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a care setting.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach.
• Good attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous experience welcomed 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.
• Contribute to a well organised, respectful environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• 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 standard 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
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us

Dalgety Bay 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.