Domestic Assistant

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  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Akari Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Domestic Assistant to join their team in Gateshead. This is a permanent position offering 25 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas, contributing to the provision of a clean and healthy environment where residents feel valued, respected, and retain their individuality and dignity.Main duties of the jobAs a Domestic Assistant, you will work alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, continuously assessing the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures, you and your colleagues will ensure the creation of a clean and healthy environment that makes a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. You will be expected to have a caring nature, the ability to give everyone a personal approach, and a strong work ethic with a solution-based approach to problem-solving. Flexibility, adaptability, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona are also key requirements for this role.About usAkari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care services for the elderly. The company is dedicated to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalized care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to providing a rewarding career and ongoing development opportunities for its employees.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1369701030Job locationsAkari CareGatesheadNE8 1QUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:*** 25 Hours per week ***If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:Experience of working within similar environmentA caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approachFlexible and adaptable to changes at short noticeStrong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solvingWork well under pressure without negative impact to those around youWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedResilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residentsWhats in it for you:A competitive salaryPension contribution of 5%Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemesUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Flexible working patternsFully funded training and developmentSupport with personal development plansThe opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAn engaging community environment where everyone is respected and includedAKSPO Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:*** 25 Hours per week ***If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:Experience of working within similar environmentA caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approachFlexible and adaptable to changes at short noticeStrong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solvingWork well under pressure without negative impact to those around youWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedResilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residentsWhats in it for you:A competitive salaryPension contribution of 5%Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemesUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Flexible working patternsFully funded training and developmentSupport with personal development plansThe opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAn engaging community environment where everyone is respected and includedAKSPOPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of working within a similar environment is required. No formal qualifications are specified, but the successful candidate should demonstrate the desired personal qualities and skills.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of working within a similar environment is required. No formal qualifications are specified, but the successful candidate should demonstrate the desired personal qualities and skills.

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