Domestic Assistant

Leonard Cheshire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated individual for occasional cleaning roles at St Cecilia's in Bromley. You will maintain cleanliness and help create a welcoming environment for adults with disabilities. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay at £12.21 per hour, and various benefits, including 28 days of holiday and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and possess good teamwork skills. Join us and help make a difference in the community.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career Development Opportunities

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and pride in your work.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean communal spaces to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Handle laundry tasks from sorting to ironing.
• Ensure safe usage of cleaning equipment following guidelines.
• Manage stock and reorder supplies as necessary.
• Report any faults or issues to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Safe manual task execution

Sewing skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Job description

£12.21 per hour | Occasional House | St Cecilia's | Bromley

“Small touches, big impact — help us make our home shine.” If you take pride in a job well done and want to use your skills to help others live comfortably, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our St Cecilia's service is home to adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, who deserve a clean, safe and welcoming environment. From keeping communal spaces sparkling to making sure laundry comes back fresh and neatly pressed, you’ll be part of the heartbeat that makes our service feel like home.

Your working hours

We offer occasional hours.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Typical shifts may include:

• Day shifts: 8am - 1pm

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as a warm and friendly workplace, we offer:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS Check: We’ve got you covered!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

What you’ll do

• Carry out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming
• Handle laundry from start to finish – sorting, washing, drying, ironing and minor repairs
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines
• Keep track of stock and re-order supplies when needed
• Report faults or issues to your manager promptly

Whether you’ve worked in a commercial cleaning or laundry role before, or this is new to you, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed.

What helps you shine here

• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to carry out manual tasks safely
• Sewing skills (hemming, buttons, small repairs) – nice to have, but not essential
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection control (advantageous, but training provided)

About Leonard Cheshire

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators.

We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.