Domestic Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Gosforth is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards and improve residents' lives. If you are caring and adaptable, this full-time role offers a salary of £19,000 to £25,000 a year, along with benefits including a pension contribution and funded training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Pension contribution of 5%

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Ability to give personal approach.
• Work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms.
• Collaborate with domestic and laundry teams.
• Promote continual improvement of standards.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving

Engaging persona

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Akari Care is seeking a passionate Domestic Assistant to join their award-winning care home in Gosforth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a similar environment who thrives on making a positive difference in the lives of older people. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, contributing to a clean and healthy environment for residents.

Responsibilities

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and all communal areas. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to ensure the delivery of the highest standards that make a positive difference to residents. You will prioritize resident care and promote continual improvement of standards, following all policies and procedures to contribute to the ongoing fulfilment of residents\' lives.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable, prioritising resident care at all times and promoting continual improvement of standards to reinforce a clean and healthy environment in which residents are valued, respected and retain their individuality and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and ensure delivery of the highest standards.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning care home provider that aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. They are committed to supporting their staff in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide the best possible care for vulnerable adults.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £19,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1415847158

Job locations: Akari Care, Gosforth, NE3 4NB

Package description

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, prioritising resident care and actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. Through adherence to policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you

• Experience of working within similar environment
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Disclaimer: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.