Domestic Cleaner – The Firs Care Home
£12.85 per hour | 19.25 Hours per Week | Permanent Part-Time
Shift Pattern
- Week 1: 3 x 5.5-hour shifts
- Week 2: 4 x 5.5-hour shifts
- Shift Times: 9:00am – 2:30pm
- Alternate weekend working required
The Firs Care Home (DY3 4AE) is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and caring Domestic Cleaner to join our friendly team.
As part of Northgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider, you'll play an essential role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Your work will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of the people who live in our home.
What We Offer
At Northgate Healthcare, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- £12.85 per hour
- Paid breaks
- Early Pay App – access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday
- Health & Wellbeing App with 24/7 GP access (available after 6 months' service)
- £100 Refer a Friend Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
- Full induction and ongoing training provided
- Free DBS check and starter uniform
- Career progression opportunities, including the Care Certificate and NVQ qualifications
- Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and attractions
- Workplace pension
- Free on-site parking
Your Responsibilities
As a Domestic Cleaner, you will:
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness throughout the care home.
- Clean residents' bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, offices and other designated areas.
- Ensure all fixtures, fittings and furnishings are cleaned and cared for appropriately.
- Safely use cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with manufacturer instructions.
- Follow COSHH guidance and all infection prevention and control procedures.
- Display appropriate warning signs, such as wet floor signs, whenever required.
- Complete cleaning schedules and rotas set by management.
- Report any maintenance concerns, hazards or damaged equipment promptly.
- Use cleaning supplies responsibly and economically.
- Work as part of a team to provide a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment.
- Attend mandatory training and team meetings as required.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the home.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
- Has a positive, reliable and hardworking attitude.
- Is able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Is physically able to carry out a busy, active role involving standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching and manual handling throughout the shift.
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Has a genuine commitment to supporting older people by helping create a comfortable and homely environment.
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time
Schedule:
- Day shifts (9:00am – 2:30pm)
- Alternate weekends
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Commercial cleaning: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
