Full-Time Domestic Assistant – Clean, Welcoming Care Home

Prestwickcare; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Discount card for leisure sites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our full-time team. You will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents in line with care home standards and infection control rules.

Key duties include high-standard cleaning of all areas, restocking supplies, and reporting issues to the Home Manager. We offer full training, supportive team, and opportunities for progression within a growing local care provider.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience in care home, hospital, hospitality or commercial cleaning.
• Understanding of working within a care home or healthcare environment is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently using initiative.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily, weekly, and rota-based cleaning tasks are carried out to a high standard, in line with care home schedules.
• Clean and sanitise communal areas including dining rooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, and lavatories.
• Comply with infection control guidelines including COSHH and health & safety procedures.
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels, and other hygiene supplies as required.
• Maintain professional knowledge by following current cleaning protocols and attending training.
• Report illness or accidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge in line with safeguarding policies.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, and individual needs at all times.
• Ensure safe storage and correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Teamworking

Reliability

DBS check

Right to work

Job description

Prestwick Care in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our full-time team. You will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents in line with care home standards and infection control rules.

Key duties include high-standard cleaning of all areas, restocking supplies, and reporting issues to the Home Manager. We offer full training, supportive team, and opportunities for progression within a growing local care provider.