Part-Time Domestic Assistant: Flexible Hours in Elder Care

NHS Jobs; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution 5%

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training and development

Personal development support

Job summary

Akari Care in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas, working 22 hours over 4 days, 9am–3pm, with alternating weekends. You will work with the domestic and laundry teams to deliver a warm, respectful environment for older people.

The role requires a caring nature, reliability, and the ability to adapt to changing needs, supporting residents with dignity while following policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar environment.
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work well under pressure without negative impact to others.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone and treat others as you would wish to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Work alongside domestic and laundry teams to support resident care.
• Adapt to residents' changing needs while following policies and procedures.

Skills

Similar environment experience

Caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Strong work ethic

Works well under pressure

Warm and approachable

Respect for others

Resilient and adaptable

Job description

Akari Care in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas, working 22 hours over 4 days, 9am–3pm, with alternating weekends. You will work with the domestic and laundry teams to deliver a warm, respectful environment for older people.

The role requires a caring nature, reliability, and the ability to adapt to changing needs, supporting residents with dignity while following policies.