Relief Domestic & Catering Assistant

ClwydAlyn Housing; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Purposeful work

Job summary

ClwydAlyn Housing is seeking a Relief Domestic & Catering Assistant at Chirk Court Care Home to help maintain high cleanliness and support meal service. The role offers flexible hours and an hourly rate, contributing to a welcoming home for residents and a supportive team environment.

The position emphasizes infection control, safety procedures, and collaborative work across catering and care teams to ensure residents enjoy a clean, comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning, domestic, hospitality or catering role.
• Understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements.
• Experience working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Experience within a care, housing or support setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.
• Supporting infection prevention and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with food preparation and meal service.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Following food safety, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Completing routine checks and records as required.
• Working collaboratively with catering, care and support colleagues.
• Engaging positively with residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Contributing to a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Hospitality/catering experience

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Willingness to learn

Job description

Relief Domestic & Catering Assistant

Chirk Court Care Home, Chirk | Relief Contract | £13.45 per hour

Help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our residents.

At ClwydAlyn, we're working to end poverty across North Wales by providing homes, care and support services that help people thrive. Guided by our values of Trust,Kindness and Hope, we're looking for a reliable and caring Relief Domestic & Catering Assistant to join our team at Chirk Court Care Home.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll help ensure residents enjoy a clean, comfortable home while supporting the delivery of high-quality meal services. Every task you undertake will contribute to the wellbeing, comfort and dignity of the people who live with us.

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rate - £13.45 per hour

Flexibility - work around your availability while supporting the team when needed

Supportive team culture - work alongside experienced and welcoming colleagues

A role with purpose - making a positive difference to residents every day

Vivup discounts and savings platform

Cycle to Work scheme

The opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong social purpose

About the Role

As a Relief Domestic & Catering Assistant, you'll support the smooth day-to-day running of Chirk Court by helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food service.

You'll assist with cleaning communal areas, supporting kitchen operations, food preparation and meal service, while helping to create a welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

No two days are the same. One shift may involve supporting meal preparation and serving residents, while another may focus on maintaining cleanliness standards or supporting the wider team with day-to-day activities around the scheme.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.
• Supporting infection prevention and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with food preparation and meal service.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Following food safety, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Completing routine checks and records as required.
• Working collaboratively with catering, care and support colleagues.
• Engaging positively with residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Contributing to a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a difference to the lives of others.

You will be someone who:

• Embodies our values of Trust, Kindness and Hope.
• Is reliable, dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Has a positive and caring approach when interacting with residents.
• Understands the importance of health, safety and hygiene.
• Is willing to learn and adapt to different situations.
• Can work flexibly to support the needs of the service.

What You'll Bring

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous experience in a cleaning, domestic, hospitality or catering role.
• An understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements.
• Experience working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Experience within a care, housing or support setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why ClwydAlyn?

At ClwydAlyn, you'll be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about people and communities. You'll work within a supportive team environment where your contribution is valued and where every role plays an important part in helping residents live well.

Everyone is Welcome

At ClwydAlyn, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.