Domestic Assistant

Broadacres Housing Association; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Broadacres Housing Association is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join our team in Northallerton. You will provide a reliable cleaning service across our Extra Care scheme, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role is part time (24 hours per week) with a competitive hourly rate and benefits. The successful candidate will have cleaning experience and a customer-focused approach, with opportunities to develop in a supportive not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Driving Licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cleaning services in assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards as directed.
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and customer-focused environment.
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Independent & team

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Domestic Assistant - Part Time (24hrs per week) - Northallerton

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team as a Domestic Assistant. You will provide an efficient and effective cleaning service across designated areas of our Extra Care scheme, ensuring agreed standards are met within both communal areas and individual customer settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cleaning services in assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards as directed.
• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and customer-focused environment.
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times.

About You

• Previous cleaning experience is essential, experience working with vulnerable people is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Driving Licence is desirable.

Success In The Role Looks Like

• Delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all communal and residential areas, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for residents.
• Comply with infection control measures and organisational procedures at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, colleagues, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate cleaning records and adhere to organisational policies.
• Support fire safety by keeping exits and communal areas clear and accessible.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is used and stored safely and securely.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings to support continuous improvement and best practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: Alongside a generous annual leave package.
• Extra Perks: Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off, plus increased leave for long service. Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Comprehensive Benefits: support your wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Programme service.

Why Broadacres?

Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes across various regions, providing top-tier services aimed at meeting our vision: ‘to be the best rural housing association in the country'. We ensure our customers receive first-class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres' home.

At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation.