Domestic Assistant

Akari Care; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Akari Care seeks a dedicated Domestic Assistant to enhance the lives of older people in an award-winning home. The role emphasizes cleanliness, resident respect, and effective collaboration with care teams. Applicants should be caring, adaptable, and thrive in a community-focused environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave

Support with personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to give a personal approach to care.
• Adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high standards.
• Assess and respond to the domestic needs of residents.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Resilience

Job description

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** 34 Hours per week - 4 x days 8am-5pm **

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s in it for you:

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included