Residential Domestic Care Assistant / Handyperson
Are you someone who loves rolling up your sleeves and making a real difference?
We’re looking for a kind, practical and cheerful person to join our small, friendly residential home. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a bit of everything — whether you’re gardening, decorating, cleaning, or supporting residents to live happy, active and healthy lives.
If you get satisfaction from keeping a home looking lovely and safe, while helping others feel supported and valued, we’d love to hear from you!
What the role involves
You’ll be a key member of our team, blending hands-on domestic and maintenance work with caring support for our residents. Every day is nicely varied!
Care & Support
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including meal preparation, personal care (such as showering and dressing), and getting out and about in the community for health appointments and leisure
- Support residents to look after their pets (we have dogs and chickens!)
- Encourage and motivate residents to stay active, productive and engaged
- Follow individual care plans, monitor wellbeing, and report any changes
- Keep accurate, caring records of residents’ days and any important information
Domestic & Maintenance
- All domestic tasks — cleaning, tidying, emptying bins, and making sure the home is always clean, safe and welcoming
- Gardening and outdoor upkeep
- Light decorating and general handyperson jobs
- Car washing
Important notes
- An Enhanced DBS check will be required before you start work.
- You will only assist with medication after you have received suitable training.
What we’re looking for
- A warm, patient and practical person who genuinely enjoys helping others
- Someone who takes pride in keeping a home clean, tidy and safe
- Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care is highly desirable
- Good communication skills in English (Welsh is a bonus!)
- Confident driver with a clean driving licence (essential)
- Able to work well as part of a small team or independently
- Basic computer skills for simple record keeping
- Previous experience in care or domestic work is preferred but not essential — the right attitude and personality are most important!
Hours & Contract
- Permanent, full-time position
- £13.00 – £13.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications (This rate increases each April in line with National Living Wage uplifts)
- Expected hours: 30–37 per week
- Most hours will be Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some evenings and weekend work required
Perks & Benefits
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (giving you discounts at many stores)
- Access to Apple One subscription (Apple TV+, Fitness+, Music, Arcade and News+)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to be part of a supportive, friendly team where your contribution is truly valued
This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve with the needs of our residents and home.
If you’re someone who wants to support individuals to live happy, healthy lives while enjoying a varied, hands-on role, we’d be delighted to receive your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£13.80 per hour
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Clean Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
