Domestic Assistant

Employer: Akari Care Limited

Location: Gateshead, NE8 1QU

Salary: £12.76

Job type: Permanent

Posted: 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sector: Facilities & Cleaning

Entry requirements and working conditions

Job Description

Job summary

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 difference to 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.

Main duties of the job

We seek a Domestic Assistant passionate about making a real difference in the lives of older people. The role involves collaborating with colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to maintain high cleanliness standards in residents rooms and communal areas. The ideal candidate will prioritize resident care while promoting continual improvement in all areas. A caring nature, flexibility, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are essential. The position offers competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, funded training and development, and 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours). Uniform is provided, and DBS check costs are covered.

Job description

** 25 Hours per week over 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.

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