Full-Time Domestic Assistant — Care Home Cleaning & Growth

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at our leisure

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Domestic Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. You will clean and sanitise resident areas, support infection control, restock supplies, and work with a supportive team to maintain a welcoming home.

The role requires prior cleaning/domestic experience, DBS check, and valid Right to Work in the UK. The successful candidate will join a respected care provider with strong values and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience (care home, hospital, hospitality, or commercial cleaning preferred).
• Understanding of working within a care home or healthcare environment desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily, weekly, and rota-based cleaning tasks meet high standards in line with CQC guidelines.
• Clean and sanitise communal areas including dining rooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, and lavatories.
• Comply with infection control guidelines, COSHH regulations, and health & safety procedures.
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels, and other hygiene supplies as required.
• Maintain cleaning knowledge and attend relevant training.
• Report any illness, accidents, or safeguarding concerns to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and individual needs at all times.
• Ensure safe storage and correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Care home experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Domestic Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. You will clean and sanitise resident areas, support infection control, restock supplies, and work with a supportive team to maintain a welcoming home.

The role requires prior cleaning/domestic experience, DBS check, and valid Right to Work in the UK. The successful candidate will join a respected care provider with strong values and opportunities for growth.