Domestic Assistant / Cleaner | Care Home | £12.71p.h in Bridgend

Domestic Assistant / Cleaner | Care Home | £12.71p.h

We are currently seeking Domestic Assistants to join our dedicated housekeeping team.

Location: Morgana Court and Lodge, South Cornelly, CF33 4RE

Contracts Available: 22.5hrs p.w, and 20hrs p.w

Salary: £12.71 p.h

About Us. Silvercrestis a small family of nursing care homes across South Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care, and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a welcoming, clean, and supportive environment that prioritises the comfort, dignity, and well-being of our residents.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the home according to our cleaning schedule.
• Supporting a welcoming environment for residents, guests, and visitors.
• Assisting the Head Housekeeper in identifying any needed repairs or maintenance in the home.
• Following infection control policies and completing cleaning documentation in line with company policies.
• Engaging with residents respectfully and comfortably, creating a positive atmosphere in line with their lifestyle preferences.
• Performing deep-cleaning duties as required, ensuring thorough attention to detail and adherence to our care standards.

About the role

• Health & Safety Responsibilities:

  • Complying with all health and safety regulations, including attending required training.
  • Maintaining a safe environment by ensuring all equipment and chemicals are handled responsibly and safely.
  • Completing necessary risk assessments for chemical use and adhering to data sheet instructions.
  • Following manual handling protocols for any heavy lifting required in the role.

• What We Can Offer You:

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, supporting your well-being.
  • On-site parking
  • Inclusion in our company referral program and access to company events.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the daily lives of our residents.

• What We Ask in Return:

  • Previous cleaning experience is preferred, ideally in a care home setting.
  • A caring individual who is reliable, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow instructions, manage time effectively, and adhere to cleaning schedules and safety protocols.
  • A commitment to creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents.

**Whilst we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, all applicants must be able to meet the requirements of the role, including working the advertised shifts and undertaking the duties of the role safely, appropriately and competently.**

If you’re passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment and enjoy making a difference in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

About the company

At SilverCrest we provide the highest quality of care in specially-designed care homes across South Wales. Each of our homes is a real community where residents’ health and well-being are the top priority.

Our staff are caring, respectful and dedicated professionals who share our vision of providing a safe and happy environment. Our residents have the freedom to live as independently as they like, whilst having access to the highest quality care at all times.

We invest in our people as they are paramount to running a successful care home so we have an attractive employee package. Our ethos is to provide quality care, and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents is at the heart of everything we do.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of domestic/housekeeping
• Previous experience of working within a care environment