We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated domestic assistant/Kitchen assistant to join our growing agency team on a flexible basis, working as an integral part of the home team and in line with our values. You will play a vital role in assisting residents with daily activities, providing personal care, and ensuring their safety and well-being, based on a good understanding of the individual needs and preferences of our residents.
About Each Other Care Agency & Each Other Care
The Abbeys is part of Each Other Care Agency. We are an agency employing team members on flexible contracts in a range of care, kitchen, domestic and leadership roles. We are part of Each Other Care, which is a family-owned care home group offering a range of elderly and younger adult nursing and dementia care. As an agency we support the home teams by being able to offer familiar, highly trained colleagues available at short notice if required.
We support our England homes in Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Essex, and Scotland homes in Cumbernauld and Forfar.
We are guided by and share the values of Each Other Care: Being positive and light-hearted, to Create relationships, Being authentic and Being there for each other, are embedded in everything we do, and guide the way we work together in supporting residents, relatives and health professionals
What is different about Each Other Care Agency?
We take great pride in ensuring our agency team members feel valued and integrated into the homes they support. Alongside the benefits of flexible contracts, we provide agency team members with the same level of support and resources as our permanent team members, such as:
- Personalised Onboarding: You will be onboarded with the same care and attention as our permanent team members. With paid shadow shifts and the guidance of an in-house Buddy, ensuring you feel welcomed and part of our close-knit community from day one. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging, so you'll have all the support you need to thrive in your role.
- Weekly payroll: You have the option to be paid weekly or monthly in arrears, to suit your personal preferences
- Training: You'll have access to all the training required for your role as a standard benefit. We ensure you receive comprehensive training to excel in your position, with a strong focus on your professional growth and development. Your success is our priority.
- Access to shifts real-time: You will be part of our internal rota planning system (Connecteam) which means you can claim shifts and update your availability real time, at your convenience.
- Dedicated line management: You will be assigned a primary home, where you are likely to work most of your shifts. The home manager will work closely with your line manager, Jack who is our agency consultant, providing specific feedback and guidance to ensure you settle well in the home and for ongoing support.
- Guidance and development: You will benefit from quarterly guidance and development conversations with our agency lead, to support your personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Hygiene
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across residents’ rooms and communal areas
- Follow daily cleaning schedules and infection control procedures
- Ensure all cleaning products are used safely and stored appropriately
Resident Wellbeing
- Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, and personal space
- Help create a homely, safe, and pleasant environment
- Support laundry services, ensuring clothes and linens are fresh and well cared for
Health & Safety
- Report any hazards or maintenance issues promptly
- Adhere to health and safety and infection control guidelines
- Minimise environmental impact through correct product usage and application
Teamwork
- Work closely with care staff, kitchen teams, and management
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
- Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture
Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous cleaning experience (care home or healthcare setting preferred but not essential)
- Understanding of hygiene and infection control standards
Skills & Attributes
- Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented
- Friendly and respectful approach to residents and colleagues
- Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the home
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have or require a visa sponsorship?
Experience:
- Domestic: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
- Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
