Domestic Assistant

Care Concern Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Job summary

Aspen Court Care Home in Taunton is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents with complex needs including dementia. You will perform cleaning duties across rooms, communal areas and shared spaces to uphold high hygiene standards and infection control while supporting a calm, welcoming home.

Previous cleaning experience is helpful, DBS and pension details provided, with 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respectful and considerate in residents' spaces.
• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Willingness to learn and follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidance.
• Previous cleaning or domestic experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, communal areas and shared spaces to high hygiene standards.
• Maintain infection control and hygiene practices across the home.
• Support the smooth running of the home by assisting the team.
• Respect residents' privacy and dignity while carrying out duties.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Independence

Hygiene standards

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week, Weekend work required
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Role Overview

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment for individuals with a range of complex needs, including advanced dementia and mental health conditions. Your work will support the overall wellbeing of residents, helping to create a calm and welcoming space where they feel safe and at home.

You will carry out cleaning duties across residents' rooms, communal areas and shared spaces, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control are maintained at all times. Working closely with the wider team, you will support a well organised environment and contribute to the smooth running of the home.

This role requires attention to detail, reliability and a respectful approach, recognising the importance of maintaining dignity and privacy while working within residents' personal spaces.

What We Are Looking For

• A reliable and hardworking approach with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A respectful and considerate approach when working in residents' rooms
• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Willingness to learn and follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidance
• Previous cleaning or domestic experience is beneficial but not essential

About Us

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.