Domestic Assistants

Our Domestic Assistants ensure that our home maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• carrying out all daily and weekly cleaning routines, as well as ad-hoc duties




• cleaning and tidying designated areas around the home including bedrooms, lounges, kitchens, bathrooms, kitchens and offices




• cleaning duties including dusting, mopping, polishing and vacuuming




• using equipment such as carpet cleaning machines




• supporting with washing and drying laundry, as required




• reporting breakages, damage, defects and hazards




• building trust and promoting choice, dignity and independence .

You’ll put our people at the heart of everything you do - whether that’s hoovering our residents’ bedrooms or polishing their photo frames. We can guarantee that whatever you bring to the role, you’ll see great rewards. If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes. Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role‑specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care. See our induction programme.

Career development: Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish. Explore our learning.

Colleague wellbeing: Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments. Learn about our wellbeing initiatives.

Rewards and benefits: From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding. View our rewards.

Our roles: From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us. Read about our roles.

Do you take pride in your cleaning standards and attention to detail? As a Domestic Assistant, you’ll ensure that our home is clean and welcoming for the people who live and work here.

We value relevant experience but it isn’t essential for this role. Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’re also:

• kind, caring and understanding




• someone with a keen eye for detail




• an excellent team player




• passionate about high standards of cleanliness, with great housekeeping skills




• a positive person with a can‑do attitude




• a great listener and communicator.

As part of our Domestic Team, you’ll carry out all daily and weekly cleaning routines, including dusting, mopping, polishing and vacuuming. You’ll clean all areas in the home including people’s bedrooms, lounges, kitchens, bathrooms, kitchens and offices. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.

Benefits

• regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects




• access to wages before payday




• retail and lifestyle discounts




• free DBS check




• 24/7 counselling and support




• Blue Light Card eligibility

Yarningdale is situated on Hollywell Avenue just off Heanor Road/A6007.

There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Hollywell Avenue.

Public transport to Yarningdale: The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

• Hollywell Avenue bus stop in both directions (stop IDs: dbsdpgaw and dbsdpgat), which are accessed by buses H1 and Rainbow one.




• The nearest train station is Langley Mill which is 3.2 miles away (8 minute drive).