Full-time Domestic Assistant at Thorndale

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Refer a Friend

Discounts

GP online

Employee ownership

Long service awards

Career progression

Job summary

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd’s Thorndale home is recruiting a Full-time Domestic Assistant on £13.45 per hour. 35 hours a week with weekend work. Shift times 8:00–16:30 or 8:00–14:00.

You’ll help keep the home clean, safe and welcoming for residents. No previous care or domestic experience required; full training and development opportunities are provided. As part of the employee‑owned Shaw group, you’ll join a supportive team and benefit from generous leave, pension, discounts and other employee

Qualifications

• No previous care or domestic experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms, communal areas and furnishings.
• Supporting with laundry and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensuring the home is tidy, fresh and welcoming for residents and visitors.
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues.
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines.
• Working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently.

Job description

Full time Domestic Assistant at Thorndale - £13.45 per hour

Working hours – Full time – 35 hours a week. Days can vary. Will include working weekends.

Shift times: 8 hrs – 8.00am–16.30pm, 08.00am–14.00pm.

Make a difference every day – join our friendly team at Thorndale

At Shaw healthcare, we're proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee‑owned healthcare company.

We believe our colleagues are at the centre of the excellent care we provide. That's why we offer full training, development opportunities and a fantastic range of benefits to support you both at work and beyond.

You don't need previous experience in a care or domestic setting. What matters most to us is your attitude, willingness to learn and your desire to make a difference. We'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.

At Thorndale, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our busy and friendly team and help us maintain a home that our residents can feel proud of and comfortable in.

This isn't simply a cleaning role. Your work will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of the people who call Thorndale.

About The Role

As a Domestic Assistant, you'll play an important part in keeping our residential home clean, safe and welcoming.

Working as part of our dedicated domestic team, your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and sanitising residents' rooms, communal areas and furnishings
• Supporting with laundry and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensuring the home is tidy, fresh and welcoming for our residents and visitors
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues
• Using cleaning products safely and following COSHH guidelines
• Working as part of a supportive team while also being confident working independently

You’ll be an important part of the wider team, helping to create an environment where our residents can feel comfortable, valued and at home.

Benefits

• 28 days' paid annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1,000
• Access to over 1,600 high street discounts
• Holiday discounts and cashback rewards
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift
• GP Online with 24/7 access to GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Death in Service benefit, subject to criteria
• Recognition schemes including Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Excellent career and progression opportunities
• Support to gain care qualifications
• Access to our leadership and development programmes
• The opportunity to be part of an employee‑owned organisation

As a 76% employee‑owned company, our colleagues are genuinely part of what makes Shaw healthcare special. To date, employees have received over £2,850 each in tax‑free bonuses through our employee ownership scheme.

You don't need previous experience or qualifications — we'll provide the training and support you need.