Domestic Assistant - Bexleyheath

Care Concern Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Maples Care Home in Bexleyheath is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment that supports wellbeing and comfort for residents. You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, assist with laundry and ensure proper handling of personal belongings.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training includes infection control and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Clean and safe environment responsibilities in line with high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry and handle residents' belongings with care.
• Follow infection control, health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation in residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Support laundry services and care for residents' personal belongings.
• Work safely according to infection control and health and safety rules.
• Contribute to a well-organised, respectful environment for residents and colleagues.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hygiene and infection control

Job description

As Domestic Assistant, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment that supports wellbeing, dignity and comfort. This is a hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will have a direct impact on daily life. You will be responsible for cleaning residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. You will also support laundry services, helping to ensure personal belongings are handled with care and returned correctly. Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and cleaning procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in line with required standards. Your role will contribute to a well organised, respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential
  Maples Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Bexleyheath, set over three floors and designed to combine modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere. The home offers 75 spacious ensuite bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space, creating a comfortable and supportive environment., Maples Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

• 12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 16 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)