Black Country Housing Group

Domestic Assistant Contract: Permanent, Part time, 20 hours per week Location: Doveton House, Love Lane, Oldswindford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DZ Salary: £12.35 per hour Overview: We have an opportunity for an experienced Domestic Assistant to join the team, working at our Doveton House retirement living scheme. Reporting into the Scheme Manager, this post has a vital role to play in supporting the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout. Job Description: Duties of the role include, but are not limited to : To clean all areas as identified in the scheme cleaning log. Ensure that areas such as toilets, bathrooms and showers are disinfected and are maintained to a high standard. To clean all food preparation areas to a high standard. To ensure that refuse is collected from all bins and deposited appropriately for collection. To maintain the guest room at all times to a clean and comfortable standard for use. To maintain an inventory of materials, toilet rolls and linen and arrange for cleaning and/or replacement. To work in accordance with COSHH guidelines and ensure the safe and secure keeping of cleaning materials. Person Specification: Essential: Experience of cleaning domestic properties and communal areas. Ability to work to COSHH guidelines. Experience of undertaking manual handling activities. A good understanding of health and safety working practices. Desirable: Experience of working in a retirement living environment or similar. Benefits: 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and an annual pay review. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters. Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year. Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme. About Us: With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living and retirement living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations. Since our founding in 1974, we ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers. At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families. As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses. How to Apply: To apply for this role. please complete the application form and upload your CV. Closing Date: 10th September 2025 Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications. If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via (url removed) who will be happy to assist.