Domestic Assistant

4 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom CrossReach Full time

**Main Function**:
The domestic assistant’s role is, together with others, to keep the building in a clean, tidy and where necessary, hygienic state.

**Main Duties**:

- The domestic assistant will report to the senior person on duty who is responsible for the ordering of cleaning materials and the distribution of duties.
- If the Domestic Assistant is experiencing any difficulties in his/her working life then these should, in the first instance, be reported to the Project Worker.
- The Domestic Assistant will be required to work co-operatively with his/her colleagues during times of staff shortage or illness.
- In an effort to provide an equitable distribution of work, cleaning duties may be rotated from time to time or varied at the discretion of the Project Worker.
- The Domestic Assistant through the normal key-worker, line management, resident negotiation will be required to make available to residents the cleaning equipment and materials which will enable and assist self-determination within residents’ care plans and in agreement and consultation with the residential staff encourage participation in looking after the house and in particular residents own private space within the house.
- The Domestic Assistant will be required to supervise and help train others in the house cleaning duties.
- The Domestic Assistant will be required to participate in staff meetings and in training activities as required.

**Personal**:
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

**Skills and Abilities**:
The Postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.

The post holder has frequent contact with service users and their carers, and a warm friendly manner is essential. A flexible approach to working hours is also essential.

An interest in the needs of people with complex needs is also welcome.


  • Domestic Assistant

    6 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Manor Grange Care Home Full time

    Manor Grange Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our care home is situated in the charming setting of Pinkhill, providing excellent residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for up to 83-residents. As Domestic Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the environment and to ensure that hygiene standards are met in line with...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Manor Grange Care Home Full time

    Manor Grange Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our care home is situated in the charming setting of Pinkhill, providing excellent residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for up to 83-residents. As Domestic Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the environment and to ensure that hygiene standards are met in line with...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Struan Lodge Care Home Full time

    Struna Lodge Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our purpose-built care home offers exceptional levels of Nursing, Dementia & Palliative care for up to 32-residents. We pride ourselves on creating a first-class care service for our residents, which is supported by our outstanding, close-knit care team. As Domestic Assistant, you will...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Trinity House Care Home Full time

    Trinity House Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our purpose built home, based in the North of Edinburgh is decorated and facilitated to the highest standard, providing the highest level of Residential, Nursing, Respite & Dementia Care for up to 55 residents. As Domestic Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the environment and...

  • Domestic Assistant

    6 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Trinity House Care Home Full time

    Trinity House Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our purpose built home, based in the North of Edinburgh is decorated and facilitated to the highest standard, providing the highest level of Residential, Nursing, Respite & Dementia Care for up to 55 residents. As Domestic Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the environment and...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Struan Lodge Care Home Full time

    Struna Lodge Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our purpose-built care home offers exceptional levels of Nursing, Dementia & Palliative care for up to 32-residents. We pride ourselves on creating a first-class care service for our residents, which is supported by our outstanding, close-knit care team. As Domestic Assistant, you will...

  • Domestic Assistant

    8 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Four Seasons Health Care Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff. You will be an important part of the team that ensures residents in our care feel valued as individuals. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK...

  • Domestic Assistant

    5 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Merchiston Castle School Full time

    Merchiston Castle School is one of the most prestigious schools in UK and Scotland's only independent boarding school for boys. It has around 370 pupils ages 7 to 18 years old and the number is rapidly growing. Therefore, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Domestic Department team as a Domestic Assistant. At Merchiston Castle School we promote a...

  • Domestic Assistant

    3 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom brighterkind Full time

    Brighterkind - Midlothian - Home support - St Margarets, Edinburgh - Days - Full time - £10.42 We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff. You will be an important part of the team that ensures residents...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL Full time

    Responsibilities: - Perform general cleaning tasks in a domestic setting - Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures - Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors - Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens - Changing bed linens and making beds - Emptying rubbish bins and disposing of waste properly **Skills**: - Knowledge of proper cleaning...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom RCCM Full time

    We are looking for somebody who works to a high standard to join our team working within the care home environment as a part time domestic assistant. Hours are flexible during the day. Approximately the shifts per week, more may be available if required. Duties include: - Perform general cleaning tasks in a residential setting - Dusting, sweeping,...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL Full time

    Responsibilities: - Perform general cleaning tasks in a domestic setting - Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures - Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors - Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens - Changing bed linens and making beds - Emptying rubbish bins and disposing of waste properly **Skills**: - Knowledge of proper cleaning...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Struan Lodge Care Home Full time

    Struna Lodge Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant. Our purpose-built care home offers exceptional levels of Nursing, Dementia & Palliative care for up to 32-residents. We pride ourselves on creating a first-class care service for our residents, which is supported by our outstanding, close-knit care team. As Domestic Assistant, you will...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Trinity House Care Home Full time

    Trinity House Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic/Laundry Assistant. Our purpose built home, based in the North of Edinburgh is decorated and facilitated to the highest standard, providing the highest level of Residential, Nursing, Respite & Dementia Care for up to 55 residents. As Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Trinity House Care Home Full time

    Trinity House Care Home is looking to recruit a Domestic/Laundry Assistant. Our purpose built home, based in the North of Edinburgh is decorated and facilitated to the highest standard, providing the highest level of Residential, Nursing, Respite & Dementia Care for up to 55 residents. As Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Domestic Assistant** **Accommodation, Catering and Events** **UEO1 - £20,619 per year, pro rata** **Open Ended** **Part time 24-30 hours available We are looking for enthusiastic and positive people to join our team of Domestic Assistants to provide excellent cleaning service in our student and commercial guest accommodation. **The...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Aramark UK Full time

    **Your Aramark journey starts here** Are you looking for a part time job to fit nicely around a busy lifestyle? Want a flexible part time role just Monday - Friday? If so, we have a job for you! We are currently recruiting a* Domestic Assistant **to work with our team at** Gogarbank House, Edinburgh EH12 9BY* **Perks of the job** - Part time - 20 hours per...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Mansfield CareLTD Full time

    We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic individuals, with a caring nature who have a passion for helping and supporting our service users at Mansfield Care. Mansfield Care is a small friendly Care Home provider who operate bespoke, (custom built for Fairview), luxury care services across Scotland. **We are recruiting part time positions. Our domestics are...

  • Domestic Assistant

    7 months ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Mansfield CareLTD Full time

    We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic individuals, with a caring nature who have a passion for helping and supporting our service users at Mansfield Care. Mansfield Care is a small friendly Care Home provider who operate bespoke, (custom built for Fairview), luxury care services across Scotland. **We are recruiting part time positions. Our domestics are...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lindemann Healthcare Full time

    **Part Time Cleaner/Domestic Assistant - Based in Care Home** Number of days negotiable **£11.00/ hour **Part time 9am - 2pm or 8m - 1pm** As an essential part of the Care Home team, Domestic Assistants are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness to ensure a safe, hygienic and pleasant environment for residents, staff and...