Domestic Assistant at Cartref Dyfi

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' paid annual leave (pro rata)

Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Support to gain care qualifications

Employee-owned organisation

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a Domestic Assistant at Cartref Dyfi Care Home in Machynlleth to keep the home clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. 18 hours per week, shift 09:00–15:00, with training provided and a supportive team.

You don't need prior care or domestic experience; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued, with opportunities for training and development within an employee-owned organisation.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required in care or domestic setting.
• Attitude, willingness to learn and desire to make a difference matter most.
• Training and support provided to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms, communal areas and furnishings.
• Supporting with laundry and maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring the home is tidy, fresh and welcoming for residents and visitors.
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues.
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines.
• Working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry

COSHH

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Shift times: 09:00 - 15:00 Make a difference every day – join our friendly team at Cartref Dyfi.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Location: Cartref Dyfi Care Home - Shaw healthcare, Bank Ln, Machynlleth SY20 8EL

Hours : 18 hours per week

Shift times: 09:00 - 15:00 Make a difference every day – join our friendly team at Cartref Dyfi.

Why join Cartref Dyfi?

At Shaw healthcare, we're proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company.

We believe our colleagues are at the centre of the excellent care we provide. That's why we offer full training, development opportunities and a fantastic range of benefits to support you both at work and beyond.

You don't need previous experience in a care or domestic setting. What matters most to us is your attitude, willingness to learn and your desire to make a difference. We'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.

At Cartref Dyfi, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our busy and friendly team and help us maintain a home that our residents can feel proud of and comfortable in.

This isn't simply a cleaning role. Your work will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of the people who call Cartref Dyfi Home.

About The Role

As a Domestic Assistant, you'll play an important part in keeping our residential home clean, safe and welcoming.

Working as part of our dedicated domestic team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms, communal areas and furnishings
• Supporting with laundry and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensuring the home is tidy, fresh and welcoming for our residents and visitors
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines
• Working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently

You’ll be an important part of the wider team, helping to create an environment where our residents can feel comfortable, valued and at home.

Benefits

• 28 days' paid annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000
• Access to over 1,600 high street discounts
• Holiday discounts and cashback rewards
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift
• GP Online with 24/7 access to GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Death in Service benefit, subject to criteria
• Recognition schemes including Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Excellent career and progression opportunities
• Support to gain care qualifications
• Access to our leadership and development programmes
• The opportunity to be part of an employee-owned organisation

As a 76% employee-owned company, our colleagues are genuinely part of what makes Shaw healthcare special. To date, employees have received over £2,850 each in tax-free bonuses through our employee ownership scheme.

You don't need previous experience or qualifications — we'll provide the training and support you need.