Domestic Assistant

Almond Valley Care Home
West Lothian
5 months ago
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Domestic Assistant Housekeeping - Almond Valley Care Home
Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 38.5

Our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in Almondside, just outside Livingston’s town centre in Edinburgh Western, offers 66 beautifully designed bedrooms. This state-of-the-art residence is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a sophisticated and serene environment.

We are now looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Domestic Assistant to join our team. If you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and want to make a real difference to the daily lives of others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

  • £12.21 per hour
  • Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
  • Paid PVG, pension scheme, free uniform and onsite parking
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
  • Supportive working environment and opportunities for career progression
  • What You Will Do

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming place for residents, visitors, and colleagues. Your duties will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, carrying out daily cleaning tasks, safely managing laundry services, and following strict hygiene and infection control practices. You will also help create a pleasant and homely atmosphere, contributing to residents’ comfort and well-being.

What We’re Looking For

  • A strong attention to detail and pride in delivering excellent standards of cleanliness
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A caring and respectful attitude towards residents and colleagues
  • Reliability, punctuality, and a positive approach to your work
  • Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided

About Us
Almondside Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to work in a role where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

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