Domestic Assistant

Worcestershire County Council; Malvern; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days paid holiday pro rata

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council at Howbury House, Malvern, seeks two part-time Domestic Assistants. The permanent posts are 20 hours per week with alternate weekends and bank holidays. Salary is £13,845 per annum, with additional pay enhancements for Sundays and Bank Holidays.

You will help maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, assist with laundry and meal services, and support personal care where required, while upholding dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Physically capable of using cleaning equipment and supporting residents with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance to residents, including cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Support daily living activities while maintaining residents' dignity and respect.
• Work as part of a team with alternate weekends and bank holiday shifts.

Skills

Listening and communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Care and compassion

Able to follow safety procedures

Tools

Hoover

Carpet cleaners

Industrial laundry equipment

Job description

Job Title: Domestic Assistant. Salary: £13,845 per annum. 20 Hours per week. Location: Howbury House, Malven. Permanent. Additional pay enhancements for working Sundays and Bank Holiday.

The Role

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who live at Howbury? We currently have two part time, permanent Domestic Assistant positions available. All vacancies include alternate weekends and bank holiday working.

About Us

Howbury House provides long term residential accommodation and support for 32 individuals. We are registered with CQC to provide personal care to people, some of whom may be living with dementia. We are an established team of dedicated staff and are very proud of the work we do and are looking for caring people to share our commitment to provide the best care for our residents. The successful applicant must have the ability to listen and communicate orally and in writing. To be physically able to use cleaning equipment such as hoover, carpet cleaners and industrial laundry facilities. The ability to work as part of a team but also be able to work on own initiative, be caring, compassionate and motivated. An understanding of the rights and needs of older people and the ability to treat people with dignity and respect and as individuals. To comply with the Statutory Regulations contained in the Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the home.

Benefits

• Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 23 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 28 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 25 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 30 days.
• Brilliant pension scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government

For further information, please contact Jacqueline Creese, Resource Centre Manager, at [e-mail].

Informal enquiries can be made to Jackie Creese (Registered Manager), Melanie Payter (Team Leader) or the senior on duty at Howbury House on 01684 571750 (option 1).

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Closing date

31st Oct 2025

Interviews

November 2025