Domestic Assistant

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

Salary: £13ph on weekdays, £13.50ph on weekends

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time

About us:

We are a friendly and well-established 30-bed nursing home committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. Our dedicated team works together to ensure every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff, where kindness, professionalism, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Join Our Team:

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and hardworking Domestic Assistant to join our team. As a valued member of our care home, you will play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and colleagues.

If you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and are committed to making a positive difference to residents' daily lives, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home. Your work is essential in supporting infection prevention, promoting resident wellbeing, and ensuring our home remains comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

Key Responsibilities:

Housekeeping & Cleaning:

• Clean residents' bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, communal lounges, dining areas, corridors, offices, and other areas of the home.
• Dust, vacuum, mop, polish, and disinfect surfaces to a high standard.
• Clean bathrooms, toilets, showers, sinks, and other sanitary facilities.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Respond promptly to spillages and cleaning emergencies.
• Carry out routine inspections and report any maintenance issues or repairs required.
• Complete deep cleaning tasks and support special cleaning projects.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure cleaning products are stored safely.
• Keep cleaning supply rooms stocked and organised.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high-quality environment.

Laundry Duties:

• Assist with washing, drying, folding, and distributing residents' clothing and personal laundry when required.
• Ensure clean linen and bedding are available at all times.

About You:

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience in a care home, healthcare, hospitality, or similar environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Essential Requirements:

• Fixed work pattern: 28 hours per week (Tues 7am - 1pm, Weds 8am - 1pm, Thurs 8am - 1pm, Fri 8am - 1pm, Sun 7am - 2pm)
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• A good standard of verbal and written English is essential.
• Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS, proof of the right to work in the UK, and 2 x References

We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Paid annual leave.
• Pension scheme after three months' successful probation period.
• Uniform provided.
• Free lunch whilst on duty.
• Paid breaks.
• Enhanced pay at the weekends.

Apply Today:

If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and help us provide a safe, clean, and welcoming home where our residents can thrive.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Domestic Cleaner, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Commercial Cleaning Operative, Waste Operative, General Cleaner, Cleaners, Cleaner, and Hygiene Operator may also be considered for this role.