Domestic Assistant

Darnford Rose; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free uniform

Paid training

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free Blue Light Card

Job summary

Darnford Rose Care Home is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our housekeeping team. This part-time role offers 26 hours per week at an hourly rate of £12.80. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness, support laundry, and ensure residents’ belongings are handled with care.

We value reliability, attention to detail and a caring approach to residents and families. Training and ongoing support are provided to help you succeed in a welcoming home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic roles is desirable.
• Good attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of hygiene, infection prevention and safety practices.
• organised, reliable and able to work independently or in a team.
• Good time management and caring attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in bedrooms, communal areas and the wider home.
• Provide efficient laundry service including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing.
• Label residents' belongings and ensure careful handling of items.
• Create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for residents, families and visitors.
• Follow infection prevention, Health & Safety, COSHH and company procedures.
• Report faults or maintenance issues with cleaning equipment.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and laundry supplies and report shortages.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the home to uphold high housekeeping standards.
• Respond to resident requests and support wellbeing where possible.
• Maintain a clean, organised and homely environment.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Team player

Time management

Caring and respectful

Tools

COSHH

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Job Summary

Darnford Rose Care Home is looking for a caring, reliable and hardworking Domestic Assistant to join our housekeeping team.

We can offer a part-time role, 26 hours per week and a hourly rate of £12.80 per hour.

As a Domestic Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming home for our residents, families and visitors. Through maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, laundry and infection prevention, you'll help ensure our residents feel comfortable, respected and proud to call our home their own.

Whether you have previous housekeeping experience or are looking for a rewarding new role, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Role

As a Domestic Assistant, you will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout residents' bedrooms, communal areas and the wider home.
• Provide an efficient laundry service, including washing, drying, ironing and returning residents' clothing and household linen.
• Ensure residents' personal belongings and clothing are cared for and correctly labelled.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for residents, families and visitors.
• Follow infection prevention, Health & Safety, COSHH and company procedures at all times.
• Safely use and maintain cleaning equipment, reporting any faults or maintenance issues.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and laundry supplies, reporting shortages where required.
• Work closely with colleagues across the home to maintain exceptional housekeeping standards.
• Respond positively to resident requests and support their comfort and wellbeing wherever possible.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, organised and homely environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping or domestic role (desirable).
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Has a basic understanding of hygiene, infection prevention and Health & Safety practices.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent time management skills.
• Is caring, respectful and committed to supporting residents' wellbeing.
• Has previous experience within a care home or healthcare environment (desirable).
• Has knowledge of COSHH and the safe use of cleaning products (desirable).
• Is professional, flexible and committed to providing an exceptional service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities across our growing organisation.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Free uniform.
• Paid mandatory training.
• DBS fee refunded.
• Annual leave equivalent to 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Access to on-demand pay and savings through our financial wellbeing app.