Domestic Assistant

Akari Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join their team in Newcastle. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas, contributing to the overall well-being and dignity of the residents. As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring a clean, healthy, and comfortable environment for the residents. You will work collaboratively with the domestic and laundry teams to prioritize resident care and continuously improve standards. The role requires a caring nature, flexibility, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. You will be expected to treat everyone with respect and maintain a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Akari Care is an award-winning provider of care services for the elderly. They aim to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. The organization is committed to supporting its employees' personal and professional development, providing competitive benefits, and fostering a positive and inclusive community. ** 37.5 Hours per week ovcer 5 days including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: Experience of working within similar environment A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving. Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents What is in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid. 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans. The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally. An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included. ** 37.5 Hours per week ovcer 5 days including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.