Domestic Assistant based at The Fairways, Chippenham

MHA; Langley Burrell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks paid

Uniforms provided

Flexible leave options

Induction and training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

MHA is recruiting a Domestic Assistant based at The Fairways care home in Chippenham. The role offers both full-time and part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate of £13.46. You will contribute to a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents while respecting dignity and privacy.

You will maintain high cleanliness standards, follow COSHH, and work as part of a supportive team. DBS checks are provided and training is offered to help you develop in a caring, wellbeing‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or cleaning work is desirable.
• Ability to work well in 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.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rota.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across residents' rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks according to schedules, including carpet care.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and personal space.
• Use and store cleaning equipment safely per COSHH.
• Report faults or hazards to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies on safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Listening

Prioritisation

Care for older people

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Domestic Assistant based at The Fairways, Chippenham

Hours: Full-time and part-time hours available

Salary: £13.46 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

The Fairways care home in Chippenham

The Fairways is a friendly and values driven home where colleagues work together to provide high quality residential and dementia care. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with colleagues supporting one another to deliver the best possible experiences for residents.

Colleagues help promote dignity, independence and wellbeing, contributing to a calm and positive environment. MHA’s charitable foundations shape a culture of kindness, teamwork and continual development.

For job seekers wanting to build a meaningful career in a supportive and people focused home, The Fairways offers opportunities to grow, develop skills and feel proud of the difference they make.

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.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

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. Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA ’s Talent Acquisition Team.