Domestic Assistant

Mayflower Care Home; Lower Halstock Leigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Mayflower Care Home in Somerset is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment across our floors. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, and support laundry services in line with infection control and safety procedures.

You will work closely with the team to ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation, while handling personal belongings with care and respect. This hands-on role emphasizes attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach.
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous care experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry services and handle personal belongings with care.
• Follow infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Work with the wider team to maintain a well-organised, respectful environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Independent working

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene and infection control

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Location

Street, Somerset, GB, BA16 0

About Mayflower Care Home

Mayflower Care Home is set across three dedicated floors, each tailored to residents' individual needs. The ground floor supports general nursing needs and people living with later-stage dementia. The second floor provides enhanced support for residents who may experience more challenging behaviours, including increased 1:1 time where required. The top floor supports a mix of dementia and mental health needs, caring for residents who may present with more complex, advanced challenges.

Contract Details

• Position: Domestic Assistant
• Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour
• Contract: Contracted to 30 hours per week + bank shifts available
• Benefits: Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks (based on a full-time contract)

Role Overview

As Domestic Assistant, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment that supports wellbeing, dignity and comfort. This is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail and high standards will have a direct impact on daily life. You will be responsible for cleaning residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. You will also support laundry services, helping to ensure personal belongings are handled with care and returned correctly.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety, and cleaning procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in line with required standards. Your role will contribute to a well‑organised, respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About Us

Mayflower Care Home is part 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. Our five core values—Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, 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 care, we would love to hear from you.