We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Domestic Assistant / Kitchen Assistant (with Kitchen Porter Relief Cover) to join our team here at Southern Healthcare at our amazing Parkwood House Nursing and residential Home based at address 72 Exmouth Rd, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 4QJ
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Shift patterns: 7am - 3pm (or later shifts if this suits you better)
Hours: This role is working a minimum of 18 hours per week. Please note, this role is also working alternative weekends. Please also note, we can consider candidates who wish to work weekends only.
Responsibilities
The Domestic Assistant / Kitchen Assistant will primarily support the domestic services of Parkwood House Nursing & Residential Home, ensuring a clean, safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role will include supporting the kitchen team by providing Kitchen Porter relief cover during periods of annual leave or operational need.
The post holder will work in accordance with CQC standards, Health and Safety requirements, infection control procedures, company policies, and relevant legislation. They will demonstrate a flexible and supportive approach, adapting to the changing needs of the Home while maintaining high standards of care, cleanliness, and service.
Other key responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the Home, following infection control procedures and safe use of PPE.
- Complete daily cleaning duties across resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, and other facilities.
- Follow Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, and company policies at all times.
- Support the kitchen team when required, including Kitchen Porter duties, washing dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting with meal service.
- Help with stock deliveries, storage, and maintaining organised work areas.
- Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, or health and safety concerns promptly.
- Treat residents, visitors, and colleagues with kindness, dignity, and respect, helping to create a warm and welcoming environment.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider team, complete mandatory training, and provide flexible support to ensure the smooth running of the Home.
Why choose to work for us?
- Be part of a care home that lives the Eden Alternative and Meaningful Care Matters, where relationships, wellbeing, and quality of life come first.
- Make a meaningful difference every day, helping to create a warm, welcoming home where residents feel valued and respected.
- Join a supportive, friendly team that works together with kindness, respect, and shared purpose.
- Access our Health Heroes programme, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing with health and wellbeing resources.
- Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Receive ongoing learning and development opportunities, helping you build your skills and progress in your career.
- Work in a positive and inclusive culture, where every team member is recognised for the difference they make.
- Take pride in maintaining a beautiful home environment that enhances residents' comfort, independence, and quality of life.
- Enjoy a role with purpose, where every conversation, smile, and act of kindness contributes to residents' wellbeing.
- Be valued as an essential member of the team, because exceptional care starts with every member of staff, whatever their role.
Who are we?
Southern Healthcare is a family-run organisation with four highly rated and distinctive nursing homes across Devon. For over two decades, we’ve been united by one simple belief: that outstanding care goes far beyond meeting needs - it’s about enriching lives.
Founded in 2001 by Geoffrey Cox, a respected leader in social care, and his wife Margot Whittaker,a registered nurse, Southern Healthcare has grown from a shared vision into a pioneering care group known for its warmth, innovation, and humanity. Together, Geoffrey and Margot and their team have become passionate advocates for positive change within the care sector, both locally and nationally - championing a future where care is not only professional, but deeply personal.
Parkwood House is our Plymouth based care home, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Devonport Park.We are a 45 bedded nursing and residential home providing person centered care in a warm friendly ‘home from home’ environment.
Our ideal candidate
- Treat every resident with dignity, kindness, and respect.
- Be compassionate, friendly, and approachable.
- Take pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
- Value teamwork and communicate positively with colleagues, residents, and families.
- Be dependable, professional, and committed to high standards.
- Support a person-centred approach by recognising each resident as an individual.
- Help create meaningful moments through positive everyday interactions.
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and respect for confidentiality.
We believe every member of our team plays a vital role in enriching the lives of the people who live in our home, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, connected, and truly at home.
Flexibility
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be flexible in their working pattern to support the safe and effective running of the Home. This may include changes to working hours, shift patterns, or providing Kitchen Porter relief cover during colleague holidays or periods of increased operational need. Any changes will be discussed and agreed with the Manager or designated shift lead.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
- We are a CQC-regulated service and that pre-employment checks are required.
- We have a commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment as part of our process
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Our address is 72 Exmouth Rd, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 4QJ . How close are you to our location?
- This role is working a minimum of 18 hours per week, including alternative weekends. Can you confirm you can commit to this?
- Ideally, the shift patterns are 7am to 3pm. Can you confirm this is something you can commit to?
- What previous experience do you have with Domestic Assistant / Kitchen Assistant duties?
- Is there anything you would like to add to your application to help speed up your recruitment process?
Work Location: In person
