Domestic Assistant
Location: Dereham
Hours: Flexible Part-time to Full-time (including weekends on rotation)
About Us
Our care home is a warm, cosy, and welcoming environment designed to provide the highest standards of care and comfort for our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a homely atmosphere where every individual feels respected, valued, and safe.
The Role
As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents live in a clean, safe, and pleasant environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home, helping to make it a warm and comfortable place to live.
Key duties include:
- Cleaning residents rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas to a high standard.
- Carrying out daily housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and polishing.
- Managing laundry duties, including washing, drying, ironing, and ensuring linen is fresh and available.
- Supporting infection prevention and control protocols.
- Monitoring and restocking cleaning materials and household supplies.
- Reporting any maintenance, safety, or safeguarding concerns promptly.
- Helping to create a homely and welcoming atmosphere for residents, families, and visitors.
The Person
We are looking for someone who shares our values and approach to care. The ideal candidate will be:
- Kind, respectful, and compassionate.
- Patient, understanding, and approachable.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Flexible with hours and willing to cover shifts when needed.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Previous experience in housekeeping, domestic work, or care homes is desirable but not essential (full training provided).
The Benefits
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible working hours (part-time and full-time opportunities).
- Company pension scheme.
- Free DBS check after successful probation.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for training and career progression in the care sector.