Domestic Assistant (Care Home)

West Northamptonshire Council; Daventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a reliable housekeeping assistant in Daventry to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments in our care home.

You will handle cleaning tasks, use industrial tools safely, and support resident daily living with dignity and respect. DBS check and safeguarding are required.

This role does not offer Skilled Worker sponsorship; applicants should have right to work in the UK. We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individual with housekeeping/cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards, COSHH awareness.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents.
• Adapt cleaning routines with care but respect residents' privacy.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and report issues.

Skills

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Health & Safety

Job description

Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supporting people living with Dementia.

With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home aims to provide a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.

It is situated in Daventry, and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.

With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.

Our Benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council

What will you be doing?

You take pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments where people feel comfortable, respected within the home. Whether you have previous experience in housekeeping, cleaning or domestic services, or are looking to bring your skills into a rewarding care environment, you'll be committed to delivering high standards and making a positive difference to residents' daily lives.

A kind, caring and compassionate approach is important, as you'll be working in the homes of vulnerable adults and helping to create an environment where they can feel happy, comfortable and well cared for. You'll understand the importance of treating residents, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times.

About You

A reliable and hardworking individual with experience in a housekeeping, cleaning or similar role, who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Comfortable using cleaning equipment, methods and products safely and effectively, with previous experience, or the ability to learn, how to use industrial cleaning tools and equipment. A good understanding of health, safety and hygiene standards, including the importance of following procedures and COSHH regulations, is essential. A positive and patient approach is essential, together with strong communication and customer service skills.

Able to build positive relationships with residents, their families, visitors and colleagues, always treating others with empathy, kindness, dignity and respect. An awareness of equality, diversity and the varying needs of the people who access our services is important.

Most importantly, you'll understand the difference that a clean, safe and welcoming environment can make to the people who call our care home their home, and take pride in helping them feel comfortable, respected and well supported every day.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they undermine everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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