Domestic Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Oaklea Dementia Care Unit, within Ashlea Court Care Home and part of Willinbrook Healthcare, is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to maintain clean, safe spaces for residents with dementia.

You will carry out cleaning in residents’ rooms and shared areas, uphold high hygiene standards, and support the team to ensure a calm, welcoming home environment. PVG checks, pension and uniform are provided; 28 hours per week with pro rata leave.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respectful approach when working in residents’ rooms.
• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Willingness to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidance.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, communal areas and shared spaces.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control at all times.
• Support a well organised environment and assist the broader team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Infection control

Job description

Oaklea Dementia Care Unit, within Ashlea Court Care Home, is part of Willinbrook Healthcare and provides specialist dementia care for up to 26 residents. The unit offers a structured, supportive and homely environment designed to meet the needs of individuals living with dementia.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 28 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Role Overview

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment for individuals with a range of complex needs, including advanced dementia and mental health conditions. Your work will support the overall wellbeing of residents, helping to create a calm and welcoming space where they feel safe and at home.

You will carry out cleaning duties across residents’ rooms, communal areas and shared spaces, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control are maintained at all times. Working closely with the wider team, you will support a well organised environment and contribute to the smooth running of the home.

This role requires attention to detail, reliability and a respectful approach, recognising the importance of maintaining dignity and privacy while working within residents’ personal spaces.

What We Are Looking For

• A reliable and hardworking approach with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A respectful and considerate approach when working in residents’ rooms
• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Willingness to learn and follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidance
• Previous cleaning or domestic experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Oaklea Dementia Care Unit is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values

Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and 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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.