Domestic Assistant

Kingsley Home Care Services; Olney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Home Care Services is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards in their care home. This role involves working under the Home Manager's supervision, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Candidates should have good communication skills and attention to detail, with the opportunity to grow within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate confidently with residents and colleagues.
• Awareness of cleanliness standards.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of public and private spaces.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations and industry guidelines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

As a Domestic Assistant, you will ensure that public or private spaces within the home are kept neat, tidy, and sanitary. Part of this will be ensuring that all Health & Safety at Work legislation is followed, including all requirements under specific industry Codes of Practice and Environmental Health guidelines.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Housekeeper

Skills and attributes

• Good communication skills – confident to talk to residents and your colleagues.
• An awareness of general standards of cleanliness.
• Good attention to detail.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.