Domestic Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £100

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a Domestic Assistant for Haughgate House in Woodbridge. The role involves ensuring residents’ rooms and communal areas are clean, and preparing rooms for new admissions, with stock control of cleaning supplies.

Training and induction are provided within a supportive team. The position is part-time, 30.5 hours per week, with shifts from 9am–5pm or 10am–6pm and includes alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and committed to residents' well-being.
• Ability to work in a team and follow training.
• Willing to undertake induction and training programme.

Responsibilities

• Keep residents' rooms and communal areas clean and tidy.
• Prepare vacant rooms for viewings and new admissions.
• Stock control and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Haughgate House, Woodbridge

£12.71 per hour

30.5 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

9am to 5pm or 10am 6pm

Do you have good attention to detail and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our housekeeping team at our lovely nursing home, Haughgate House.

a residential and nursing care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with roots deeply embedded in local history. Originally crafted as a family home for the Cobbolds in 1920s, today, it stands as a warm and inviting home committed to providing exceptional care.

At the heart of our mission is a dedicated team striving to make every resident feel valued, safe, and truly at home. Our beautifully refurbished rooms offer comfort and space, complemented by engaging activities and compassionate care centered on respect, dignity, and choice.

What would a typical day look like?

• Ensuring our residents rooms and communal areas remain clean and tidy
• Preparing vacant rooms for viewings and new admissions
• Stock control and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals

Whether you are an experienced Domestic Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person‑centred care to all our residents.