Job Description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Maple Lodge Care Home, Liverpool

24 hours per week – 8.30am – 3pm – 4 shifts per week on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required

Looking for a rewarding role where your attention to detail and caring nature can make a real difference every day?

At Dovehaven, we know that a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment plays an important part in helping residents feel safe, valued, and at home. We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team at The Brunswick.

Why People Choose This Role

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• A rewarding role where your work truly matters
• Fully paid induction training
• Stable hours on a rota basis
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ daily lives
• Ongoing support and development within a family-run care organisation

About Maple Lodge

Maple Lodge caters for up to 45 residents. The home specialises in dementia care guaranteeing excellent residential care, and comfort from a team who are genuinely passionate about their care standards and their residents.

Take a look at the home: Maple Lodge | Dementia | Residential | Liverpool | Cheshire & Merseyside

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Domestic Assistant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day.

This includes:

• Following daily cleaning schedules throughout the home
• Hoovering, dusting, polishing, and mopping floors
• Shampooing carpets and maintaining communal areas
• Supporting high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Assisting with laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing
• Ensuring clothing and bedding are labelled and cared for correctly
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment
• Supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect

What Matters Most

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a comfortable home environment for residents.

The right person will be:

• Caring, friendly, and approachable
• Dependable and flexible
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Compassionate towards elderly residents with varying needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation

Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous domestic or housekeeping experience
• An understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work efficiently and use initiative
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

What You’ll Get

• 2 weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Fully paid induction training
• Paid DBS check
• Free uniform
• Ongoing support and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a family-run company

Important Information

• 24hrs (4 shifts) per week
• 8.30am–3pm shifts
• Rota basis
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and paste into your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

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