Job Description

Domestic Assistant

The Old Vicarage, Leigh, Sherborne

Payrate 12.21 per hour

40 hours per week (alternate weekends)

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a full time Domestic Assistant to work at The Old Vicarage. Located in Sherborne, The Old Vicarage provides residential and respite care for up to 40 residents.

Working as part of our housekeeping team you will be responsible for the cleanliness and overall appearance of our home in both the communal areas and individual rooms, remaining respectful of our residents' belongings and personal space. You will also ensure any vacant rooms are prepared for viewings and admissions, ensuring the home looks presentable at all time. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good attention to detail and have a high standard of hygiene.


Whether you are an experienced Domestic Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well established team who truly value their colleagues.


In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:


Company Pension 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay Refer a Friend scheme worth up to 1000 per person Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health, financial support, counselling and family wellbeing Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality including 10% at Asda and discounted tickets for theme parks and attractions Recognition and Long Service awards

At The Old Vicarage, we provide reputable person-centred residential, respite and day care to our well-loved residents. The entire team work hard to treat our residents like family as we work within their home.

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.


If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.


Terms and conditions apply.

The Old Vicarage is situated in the village of Sherborne, part of the Dorset countryside, set in secluded, beautifully landscaped gardens with stunning views. The Old Vicarage was founded by one of the local villagers and has been running as a country house for almost 40 years.


Our staff are dedicated to ensuring residents get the very best care, having won more than 30 national and regional awards over the last few years for its commitment to the highest quality of care for the elderly.


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