Job Description

Working hours:

30 hours per week (9.00am to 3.30pm includes some weekends)

Interview Date:

To be confirmed


Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or are want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People's Service is "Rooted in Love" our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do.


Working as part of a team and being responsible to the Business and Facilities Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the cleaning within the home is properly maintained to a high standard including attention to matters of health & safety and hygiene regulations. The main duties & responsibilities include:

Ensure all designated areas are thoroughly cleaned. Ensure all equipment is used and stored as necessary. Ensure regular checks of equipment and report any deficiencies. Check equipment is safe and working. Carry out extra spring/deep cleaning tasks as required.

You may from time to time be asked to cover laundry or catering general assistant duties in line with the requirements of the home, and subject to necessary training for the role


You will need good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working with older people, some of whom are living with Dementia. Ability to work comfortably in a Christian environment, operate within professional boundaries and within Older People Services Values are necessary prerequisites for the post.


You must have a good attendance record and be of smart appearance. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of COSHH, the Ability to lone work and under pressure, a flexible approach and good time keeping skills. Training will be provided.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Access NI and Health Assessment

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and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.