Domestic Assistant

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bankholidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via the Apprent.

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings Ltd is seeking a Domestic Assistant at our Bromley care home. You will be part of a compassionate housekeeping team, ensuring the care home remains clean, safe, and welcoming for residents with dementia or physical or mental health needs.

Key duties include cleaning bedrooms and communal areas, performing rota-based deep cleans, disposing of waste, reporting maintenance, and supporting residents with a respectful, dignified service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high standards.
• Undertake deep cleans on a rota basis (floors, furnishings, fixtures, fittings, windows, walls).
• Dispose of rubbish.
• Report equipment failures or maintenance issues.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
• Engage with residents to promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Maintain a compassionate, kind approach in all tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

• Ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
• Undertake deep cleans as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
• Dispose of rubbish.
• Report any equipment failure or maintenance issues in line with policies and procedures.
• Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times. A kind, compassionate approach to everything you do.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• Previous experience in a cleaner or domestic role is desirable. As a Domestic Assistant at our Park Avenue Care Home in Bromley, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team. Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home.

Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• Blue Light Card reimbursement - where you can access a wide range of discounts.