Domestic Assistant - Relief - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

Uniform provided

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd in London is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join Puddingstone Grange on relief/bank/casual shifts. You will help clean resident rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, maintain hygiene standards, and support a welcoming home environment.

The role suits someone with cleaning experience, punctuality, reliability, and a caring approach. Benefits include flexible hours, enhanced pay for Level 2 qualification, DBS check, uniform, pension and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience (desirable).
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control standards (or willingness to learn).
• Reliable, punctual, and well-organised.
• A caring and respectful approach when working in a home environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and infection control at all times.
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Replenish supplies and report any maintenance issues.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
• Support a welcoming, comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Work in line with health and safety regulations and care home policies.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control knowledge

Punctual and reliable

Teamwork

Job description

# Domestic Assistant - Relief - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead## Job Introduction**** **Join Our Caring Team as a Domestic Assistant!** ******Location: Puddingstone Grange Pay:** £12.75 - £12.95 **Hours: Relief****About our home**Puddingstone Grange is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. **Make a Difference Every Day**At Avante Care & Support, a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is essential to the wellbeing of our residents.As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort throughout the home, helping to create a space residents are proud to live in.**What You Will Be Doing*** Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas* Ensure high standards of hygiene and infection control at all times* Follow cleaning schedules and procedures* Replenish supplies and report any maintenance issues* Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly* Support a welcoming, comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff* Work in line with health and safety regulations and care home policies**About You*** Previous cleaning or domestic experience (desirable)* Understanding of hygiene and infection control standards (or willingness to learn)* Reliable, punctual, and well-organised* A caring and respectful approach when working in a home environment* Able to work independently and as part of a team**Why People Love Working With Us******Competitive pay******Enhanced rate of pay for Level 2 qualification******Free DBS check and uniform Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme Training and development opportunities 24/7 GP and wellbeing support Staff recognition schemes Discounts at 800+ retailers**Additional Information**All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.*Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***Unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers, internal recruiters, employees, or any other Avante representative will not be considered introductions and no fees will be payable. Should agency support be required, our Talent team will contact preferred recruitment partners directly.**Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Domestic Assistant - Relief - Puddingstone Grange, Plumstead* **Salary** £12.75 - £12.95* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/21342/1095* **Contract Type** Relief/ Bank/ Casual* **Closing Date** 3 December, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Puddingstone Grange 82 Plumstead Common Road LONDON, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 November, 2026Apply