Domestic Assistant

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home is seeking a Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the facility. The role involves cleaning assigned areas, replenishing supplies, and maintaining a tidy environment for residents and staff. Full training is provided, making it suitable for candidates with or without previous cleaning experience. Key skills include good communication, teamwork, flexibility, and time management. Join us for a supportive work culture with various benefits including training and Employee Assistance Programme access.

Benefits

DBS or PVG certificate paid

Induction and ongoing learning

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Minimum National Living Wage for ages 18-22

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials.
• Replenish supplies of disposable items like soap and paper towels.
• Carry out general tidying, cleaning, and washing.
• Empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment orderly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Energetic and hardworking

Job description

We require a Domestic Assistant at our care home. The main responsibility of this role is to clean assigned areas within the care home effectively, safely and to a high standard. Y ou will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To clean assigned areas of the home using correct equipment and materials
• To replenish supplies of disposable items i.e. soap, paper towels etc.
• General tidying, cleaning and washing
• To empty bins and arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly manner

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous cleaning experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Domestic Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate