At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide a high-quality cleaning service in communal areas and guest rooms.
- Company: Supportive organisation providing sheltered housing for those over 55.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, health plan, discounts, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities to work across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older residents while ensuring a clean environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning, understanding of hygiene standards, and empathy towards older people.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our sheltered housing team. In this important role, you'll help provide a high-quality cleaning and domestic service, ensuring our communal spaces and guest rooms are clean, safe and welcoming for residents, visitors and guests. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work across sheltered housing sites as needed, supporting high standards of cleanliness, health and safety, and excellent customer service. If you take pride in creating clean, comfortable environments and enjoy making a difference for older people, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
- Provide an efficient and professional cleaning service to residents across communal areas, including lounges, corridors, kitchens, toilets, offices, storage areas and guest rooms.
- Prepare and clean guest rooms in line with bookings, and ensure all areas are tidy, safe and maintained to a high standard.
- Carry out health and safety checks as requested, report hazards or faulty equipment promptly, and work flexibly across sites to support service needs.
- Support residents by being welcoming and helpful, and signpost repairs, tenancy issues or concerns to the appropriate teams.
About You
- Experience in cleaning or domestic services, with a good understanding of maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including COSHH, infection control and safe working practices.
- Able to interact positively with older and vulnerable people, showing empathy, sensitivity and respect.
- Able to work on your own initiative, prioritise tasks effectively and maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work across multiple sheltered housing sites to cover service needs.
- Basic IT skills and a willingness to complete training, follow procedures and contribute positively as part of the wider team.
Job Benefits
- Equivalent to 22 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 25 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata).
- Access to a fully funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments.
- Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Pension Scheme - Death in Service Cover Included.
About Us
We provide sheltered housing for people aged over 55 years of age. We support residents to live independently and comfortably in their own home for as long as possible with peace of mind knowing that support is available when needed.
Domestic Assistant employer: Brunelcare
Brunelcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and residents alike, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront. With flexible working options, comprehensive benefits including a free Blue Light Card, and a commitment to professional development, Brunelcare provides a fulfilling environment for nurses looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people. Join us in our mission to create vibrant communities while enjoying the rewards of working with a dedicated team in beautiful Bristol.
