Domestic Assistant based at Heather Grange, Burnley

MHA; Burnley; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and development

Long service awards

Résumé du poste

We are hiring a Domestic Assistant for Heather Grange, Burnley, to join MHA. This part-time position is 15 hours per week with a salary of £13.45 per hour, serving residents by upholding high cleanliness standards while respecting privacy and dignity.

You will work as part of a team, follow schedules, and ensure safety per COSHH and MHA policies; a 7-day rota is included and DBS checks provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of domestic or cleaning work is desirable.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• Flexible approach to work including working a 7-day rota.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsabilités

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks per schedules, including carpet cleaning.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space.
• Use and store cleaning equipment safely and correctly, per COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Connaissances

Dependable

Organised

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Prioritisation

Flexible

7-day rota

Formation

QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Domestic Assistant based at Heather Grange, Burnley

Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 15 hours per week

Salary: £13.45 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Service. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is an important role, helping to create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across designated areas of the home, while always respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and individual needs. Your work will play a vital part in supporting wellbeing and infection prevention.

What you will do

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

About you

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in their work.

You will bring:

• Previous experience of domestic or cleaning work (desirable).
• The ability to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• A flexible approach to work, including working a 7-day rota.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, every role matters, and Domestic Assistants play a vital part in creating safe, comfortable and caring homes.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the Service

Heather Grange care home in Burnley

Heather Grange is a welcoming and supportive home where colleagues work closely as a team to deliver high-quality care. Known for its calm and positive environment, the home encourages colleagues to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful, person-centred support.

Guided by MHA’s charitable purpose, the team works with kindness, respect and shared responsibility, helping residents live with dignity and independence. New colleagues are welcomed into a friendly community where everyone is valued for the role they play.

For those seeking a rewarding career in a supportive environment, Heather Grange offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a team that truly cares.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.