Domestic Assistant

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a cleaner for Harry Sotnick House, a nursing unit in Portsmouth. Responsibilities include general cleaning and meal preparation, ensuring high standards of hygiene and care for residents. The role requires previous experience in domestic cleaning and a compassionate attitude towards the elderly. This permanent position offers a salary of Band 2, with a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with domestic cleaning duties required.
• Familiarity with food hygiene standards is essential.
• Understanding of residents' dignity and choice is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties across various areas of the nursing unit.
• Support meal preparation and maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas.
• Report defects in furniture and equipment to management.

Skills

Domestic work in a residential setting

Cleaning schedule adherence

Empathy for elderly people

Education

Formal or informal cleaning training

Job description

Salary: Band 2, £24,310 per annum (£22,995.95 pro rata) plus 7.5% shift allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 21st July 2025, 23:59

The Service:

Harry Sotnick house is a busy 46 bed nursing unit in Portsmouth. The home is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Your New Role:

You will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties to include lounges, dining rooms, occupational rooms, cleaners store, bedrooms with en-suite facilities, stairs, corridors, halls, office areas, bathrooms, toilets and sluices.There will be occasions when you will need to do a deep clean such as washing down walls and paintwork, upholstery and furnishings as well as reporting verbally or in writing any defects in furniture, fittings and equipment to the assistant manager of the day.You will also support with meal preparation, ensuring food is presented to high standards, kitchen areas are kept clean and well stocked.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

What you'll need to succeed:

You have previously undertaken domestic work in a residential setting or worked to a cleaning schedule.You are willing to undertake the wide range of cleaning tasks and general duties, being flexible with other duties you may be asked to undertake, and you have had formal or informal training in cleaning and an understanding of food hygiene.You have an understanding of empathy for elderly people and of the concepts of the residents dignity, privacy and choice.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Additional Information:

The full job profile is attached below.

A commitment to our values:

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.

Application process:

How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/

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Please note that we may shortlist as we receive applications, so this advert may close earlier than the given date.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work.It is an island city with an inner city feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep.With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work.Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.

What we can offer you:

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation,committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [e-mail] . or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.