(FTC) Domestic Assistant based at Weston/Queensway, Stafford

MHA; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to join Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford. You will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for residents, respecting privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas, following schedules, maintaining equipment safely, and reporting hazards. A 7-day rota and training will be provided. We value teamwork and good communication, with sensitivity to older people.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or cleaning work is desirable.
• Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexible 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Skills

Dependable

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

(FTC) Domestic Assistant based at Weston/Queensway, Stafford

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Service. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is an important role, helping to create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across designated areas of the home, while always respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and individual needs. Your work will play a vital part in supporting wellbeing and infection prevention.

What you will do

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

About you

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in their work.

You will bring:

• Previous experience of domestic or cleaning work (desirable).
• The ability to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• A flexible approach to work, including working a 7-day rota.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, every role matters, and Domestic Assistants play a vital part in creating safe, comfortable and caring homes.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the Service

Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford

Weston & Queensway House is a specialist dementia care home where colleagues support residents with compassion, patience and understanding. The team atmosphere is friendly and supportive, helping new colleagues build confidence in their roles.

Colleagues are encouraged to develop dementia specific skills, work collaboratively and contribute ideas that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. MHA’s charitable values underpin everything, promoting respect, dignity and kindness.

For job seekers interested in dementia care and wanting to be part of a close knit, purpose driven team, Weston & Queensway House provides a meaningful and supportive place to grow.

For more information about the home, please click here

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.