Domestic AssistantA role with Abbey Health Care# Domestic Assistant£12.71 per hour Kendal, LA9 Full timeOpen until 20 February 2027## About this role### We are not offering sponsorship or Visa### Role: Domestic AssistantAccountable To: Housekeeper/Senior on Duty/Deputy and Home ManagerJob Purpose: To ensure a clean and hygienic environment in all areas of the Home. In so doing recognize the residents' rights to privacy and dignity. Understand and abide by infection control policy.### Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & QualificationsPrevious experience in a similar role within a Care Home environment preferred.### Ideally has undertaken Level 2 of Cleaning Operative TrainingHas good communication skills, including verbal and written skill### Has due consideration to the safety of others### Principal ResponsibilitiesParticipating in setting and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home while taking care of fixtures and fittingsEnsuring ALERT SIGNS are in place, when necessary, e.g., wet floors### Using resources economically and effectivelyBeware of correct cleaning solutions and equipment for correct job e.g., carpet shampoo for the correct carpet shampooed and the correct dose of solutionsBe aware of the responsibility to report any accidents, untoward incidents, hazards, and unsafe equipmentBe aware of, understand and work within agreed policies where they relate to:### Fire precautions and procedures### Environmental Health rules and regulations### Health and Safety at work### Care of equipment### Care of resident's belongings### COSHH regulations### Infection control### Ensure cleaning schedules are completedTo undertake any other duties e.g., kitchen/laundry at times of need### Abide by and understand policies and proceduresAttend mandatory and in house training as required and complete mandatory e-learning### Help promote the home at all times### Attend meetings as required### Health and SafetyBe conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Manager of any areas of concern.### Benefits### Free parking### On-site parking### Work authorisation### United Kingdom (required)### Location### Romford RM7 9LD (required)### Work Location: In personLocationKendal, LA9Domestic Assistant£12.71 per hour
Domestic Assistant in Romford employer: Lily
At Lily, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and innovation. As a Customer Success Executive, you'll enjoy direct access to our founders, the opportunity to shape the customer success function, and the flexibility of remote-first working, all while contributing to meaningful change in how organisations hire. Join us at the forefront of AI in recruitment, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of those who care for society's most vulnerable.
