Domestic Assistant

Leonard Cheshire; Sevenoaks; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Early access to wages

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Chipstead Lake is seeking a friendly Cleaning and Laundry Assistant to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

You’ll handle laundry end-to-end, follow COSHH guidelines, manage stock, and report faults to the manager. Weekend work and flexibility are appreciated. Training will be provided, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and able to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Able to carry out manual tasks safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming.
• Handle laundry from start to finish – sorting, washing, drying, ironing and minor repairs.
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines.
• Keep track of stock and re-order supplies when needed.
• Report faults or issues to your manager promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible working

Communication

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Sewing skills

Job description

“It’s the little things – fresh laundry, spotless rooms – that make people feel truly at home.”
That’s how our team describes the difference they make every day. If you take pride in a job well done and want to use your skills to help others live comfortably, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our Chipstead Lake Service is home to up to 22 adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

15 hours per week, Working 3 days a week including weekend shifts every other week. Shift details to be discussed in detail at interview

Why you’ll love working here

As well as a warm and friendly workplace, we offer:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

What you’ll do

• Carry out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming
• Handle laundry from start to finish – sorting, washing, drying, ironing and minor repairs
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines
• Keep track of stock and re-order supplies when needed
• Report faults or issues to your manager promptly

Whether you’ve worked in a commercial cleaning or laundry role before, or this is new to you, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed.

What helps you shine here

• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to carry out manual tasks safely
• Sewing skills (hemming, buttons, small repairs) – nice to have, but not essential
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection control (advantageous, but training provided)

About Leonard Cheshire

We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.