Domestic Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Newtownards; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing NHS

Continuous professional development и

Values-led culture

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Attractive hourly rate

Access NI fee paid for

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition;aw

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Healthcare Ireland Group is recruiting a Domestic Assistant for Blair House Care Home in Newtownards. You will support the Housekeeper to keep the home clean, tidy and welcoming for residents across dementia, frail and elderly units.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of hygiene and comfort in a compassionate, team-focused environment. We offer paid annual leave, ongoing training, progression opportunities, and an enhanced overtime rate.

Qualifikationen

• Good standard of verbal and written English.
• Relevant experience for the role.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Aufgaben

• Ensure the home meets cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout.
• Cover domestic duties as assigned by the Housekeeper.
• Identify and report damage, faults or issues to maintenance or management.
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.
• Use and store cleaning products in line with COSHH regulations.
• Undertake any other duties as designated by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Care home experience

Jobbeschreibung

Domestic Assistant

Join the Compassionate Team at Blair House Care Home

Blair House Care Home is a well-established, registered nursing facility located on the outskirts of Newtownards, with the iconic Scrabo Tower as its backdrop. Conveniently situated near the town centre, the home is easily accessible via a range of transport options.

Our spacious home offers care and support for up to 85 residents across four specialised units: Residential Dementia, Nursing Dementia, Frail and Elderly Nursing, and our newly opened Mental Health Unit. Each unit is designed to meet the unique needs of our residents in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.

At Blair House, we pride ourselves on our experienced, dedicated team who deliver high-quality, person-centred care every day. If you're looking to make a genuine impact as part of a skilled and compassionate care team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The role of the Domestic Assistant is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Supporting the Housekeeper with the environment of the Home, the Domestic Assistant will contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Domestic Assistant will ensure that the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.

The Domestic Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland Group works closely with the care teams and residents, building trusting relationships to create a comfortable environment where our residents feel safe and cared for. From ensuring that rooms are clean to tidying communal areas, every task contributes to the value that we add to the lives of our residents.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected cleanliness and hygiene standards are achieved throughout the home

• Cover domestic duties as assigned

• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management

• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule

• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous care home experience
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations