Domestic Assistant based at Torrwood, Wells

MHA; East Horrington; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and support services

Flexible leave options

Résumé du poste

MHA at Torrwood care home in Wells is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home for residents. You will support wellbeing and infection prevention while respecting privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas, following schedules, using COSHH-compliant equipment, and reporting faults. A flexible 7-day rota and DBS checks are part of the role, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized with pride in your work.

Responsabilités

• Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks according to schedules, including carpet cleaning when required.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and store materials per COSHH rules.
• Report faults, hazards or damage to a senior colleague promptly.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervision and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies on health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Connaissances

Domestic/cleaning experience

Formation

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Domestic Assistant based at Torrwood, Wells

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

Torrwood care home in Wells

Torrwood is a welcoming and values driven home where colleagues work together to provide compassionate residential and nursing care. The team is friendly and supportive, offering new colleagues guidance and encouragement as they settle into their roles.

Colleagues help create a calm and respectful atmosphere that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. MHA’s charitable ethos underpins the culture, encouraging teamwork, kindness and opportunities for learning and development.

For job seekers looking for meaningful work in a supportive and professional environment, Torrwood offers a fulfilling place to build a career and make a lasting difference.

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.