Melton House: Domestic Assistant

Prestwickcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at our leisure

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care is recruiting a Domestic Assistant for a full-time position in Newcastle. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff in line with care home standards.

You will follow infection control regulations, work as part of a team, and progress within a growing regional care provider. Full training and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience (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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cleaning experience

Care home experience

Communication skills

Team player

DBS check

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Full job description

Permanent Full Time
Job Role:Domestic Assistant
Location:Newcastle

Prestwick Care is a successful family run care provider based in the North East of England, delivering high quality, person centred residential and nursing care since 1992. We are proud of our strong values, supportive culture and continued growth across the region, with multiple care homes and specialist services.

We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant to work Full Time. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional seeking their next career move within a respected and growing company.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a clean, hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees in line with care home standards and infection control regulations.

You will play a vital role in supporting resident wellbeing by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the Home.

What We Offer to our Domestic Assistants

• Full training package
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount card at our leisure sites
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities for our Domestic Assistants

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

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience (care home, hospital, hospitality, or commercial cleaning preferred)
• Understanding of working within a care home or healthcare environment, would be desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully within a team
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently using initiative
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained)

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person