Domestic Assistant

Silkwood Rose; Milford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Free uniform

Paid mandatory training

DBS fee refunded

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Contributory pension

Free on-site parking

Free Blue Light Card

On-demand pay & savings app access

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently or in a team.
• Caring and respectful approach to residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in bedrooms and communal areas.
• Provide efficient laundry service including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing and linen.
• Label residents' personal belongings and clothing correctly.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for residents, families and visitors.
• Follow infection prevention, COSHH and company procedures.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to uphold housekeeping standards.
• Respond to resident requests and support their comfort and wellbeing.
• Keep the home clean, organised and homely.

Skills

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Health & Safety

Organization

Time management

Caring

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Job Summary

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

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.

We can offer a part time role, 16-24 hours per week and £12.80 per hour.

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.