Domestic Care Assistant

Lynx Employment Services; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service is seeking experienced domestics in Heckmondwike, England for cleaning and care tasks for clients with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include cleaning designated areas, assisting in meal preparation, and supporting service users with personal care needs. Applicants must be flexible for shift work including evenings and weekends. A commitment to maintaining hygiene standards is essential. This role supports a compassionate approach to care and requires teamwork in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cleaning experience and ability to work on a rota.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as directed by senior staff.
• Assist in meal preparation and kitchen duties.
• Provide care services as instructed by senior staff.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Flexibility for shift work

Tools

Powered equipment (vacuum cleaners, polishers)

Job description

Our client is looking for experienced Domestics to carry out cleaning duties and some physical care tasks for people with physical, visual or hearing difficulties under the direction of the Manager or senior staff member on duty.

• Must have previous cleaning experience and be willing to work on a Rota working 30 hours 5 days over 7 working 08:00-14:00 or 12:30-18:30
• Ability to work flexibly; working shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleaning of Designated Areas

• Following the direction of senior staff, carry out delegated tasks to maintain the building fabric, furniture and fittings in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Duties in kitchen and dining room such as assistance in meal preparation, washing up, laying and clearing tables etc.
• Operation of powered equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaners, floor polishers etc.

Service Users

• As instructed by the senior member of staff, carry out care duties in a responsive manner appropriate to the individual needs of the service user. These will include washing and bathing, care of clothing, toileting etc.

Miscellaneous

You will be working with potentially heavy / bulky equipment and supplies, as well as working with service users who may h...