Domestic Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Progression opportunities

Pension plan

Uniforms provided

Free parking

Recognition awards

PPE provided

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group's Longfield Care Home in Eglinton (near Derry) is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents across two units. You will support the Housekeeper and work closely with care teams to ensure high standards of hygiene and comfort for all residents.

The role offers opportunities within a growing healthcare group, with benefits including paid annual leave, ongoing training, and progression options.

Qualifications

• A good standard of verbal and written English.
• Relevant experience for the role.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected cleanliness and hygiene standards are achieved throughout the home.
• Cover domestic duties as assigned.
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management.
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Domestic Assistant

The Home

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Longfield Care Home

Located on the outskirts of the village of Eglinton and just ten miles from the city of Derry, Longfield Care Home offers a welcoming environment with specialised care for residents across two units. We support 35 General Nursing residents in the Foyle and Faughan Units, alongside 11 Residential Dementia residents in the Moore Suite.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and award-winning environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The role of the Domestic Assistant is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Supporting the Housekeeper with the environment of the Home, the Domestic Assistant will contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Domestic Assistant will ensure that the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.

The Domestic Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland Group works closely with the care teams and residents, building trusting relationships to create a comfortable environment where our residents feel safe and cared for. From ensuring that rooms are clean to tidying communal areas, every task contributes to the value that we add to the lives of our residents.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected cleanliness and hygiene standards are achieved throughout the home

• Cover domestic duties as assigned

• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management

• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule

• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous care home experience
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations

Skills you'll need