Domestic Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Domestic Assistant, where you'll help create a safe and hygienic environment for residents. Enjoy a supportive culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including training opportunities and a discount scheme. Your compassion and teamwork will make a real difference in the lives of older people.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Training courses

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Family friendly policies

Free uniform

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• No qualifications needed; respect for older people is essential.
• Willingness to undertake training is important.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining hygiene in designated areas.
• Providing a comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

People Skills

Job description

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Domestic Assistant based at Brockworth House, Brockworth

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part time - 30 hours per week

Salary £12.60 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Domestic Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who provide a comfortable, safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.

Duties will be varied and include cleaning and general tidiness of a designated areas and maintaining the standards required. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Brockworth House care home provides specialised care for up to 53 residents, supporting individuals with dementia and other mental health needs, including learning disabilities. Our skilled and compassionate team has extensive experience in creating a secure, respectful environment where each resident feels valued and supported.

With a flexible activities programme and a range of homely comforts, Brockworth House encourages residents to engage in daily life and pursue their interests. The centre also offers day care services for members of the local community, promoting connections and support beyond our resident community.

Located in a peaceful area yet close to local shops and amenities, Brockworth House combines convenience with a tranquil atmosphere, making it a comfortable, welcoming place for both long term residents and day visitors.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important.

You do not need any qualifications to get started as a Domestic Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Clickhere to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.