Domestic Assistant

Peoplebank; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Inglewood Nursing Home in Eastbourne is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. The role involves cleaning rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, plus assisting with laundry while ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.

You will follow infection control procedures and assist the team to support wellbeing, dignity and comfort for residents and families in a warm, residential setting.

Qualifications

• Diligent and detail oriented in cleaning, hygiene and presentation.
• Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of basic infection control practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry tasks and handle residents' belongings with care.
• Follow infection control, health and safety procedures in all tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Independence

Infection control awareness

Job description

Inglewood Nursing Home, located in a pleasant residential area of Eastbourne, provides short and long-term nursing and palliative care for up to 60 residents. Set in charming period-style accommodation with modern facilities, the home offers bright, comfortable rooms with garden views, wheelchair access, and a warm, supportive environment where personalised care and strong relationships with residents and families are prioritised.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.81 per hour
• Contracted to 18 hours per week
• Paid DBS, 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
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential