Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness at Willow Grove. As part of the support services team, you will ensure high standards in housekeeping duties. Key responsibilities include laundry tasks, cleaning residents’ rooms, and making beds when required. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and a great team player. This role offers competitive pay, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Accrued Paid Holiday

Free Access NI Check

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Confidently maintain high standards of cleaning.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Participation in training activities for skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in specific areas of the care home.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and timely.

Skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Proactiveness

Job description

Domestic Assistant - BankCare Home: Willow GroveSalary: £12.21About the role:As a Domestic Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main Domestic Assistant responsibilities will be to maintain the cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to the highest standards. This includes carrying out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner. Your daily tasks as a Domestic Assistant may involve working in the laundry, ensuring residents' rooms are clean and organised, and making beds when necessary. It is important to have good teamwork skills in this role.Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes:Accrued Paid HolidayWeekly PayPension SchemeBlue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisureEmployee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family membersComprehensive induction and ongoing trainingFree Access NI Check and uniformFunding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social CareOpportunities to progress your career within the companyFree, on-site parkingEmployee of the Month awardsAbout you:We are looking for a skilled Domestic Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work. You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Domestic Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player. We also value a willingness to learn and grow, as you will need to participate in training activities to enhance your skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient performance in your role.About Kathryn Homes:At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

Responsibilities

• As a Domestic Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team.
• Your main Domestic Assistant responsibilities will be to maintain the cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to the highest standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• We are looking for a skilled Domestic Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work.
• You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Domestic Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Dec 2025