HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Orchards Residential Home in Swindon, Whiltshire is looking for efficient and reliable Domestic Assistants to join the Housekeeping Team.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Our domestic team has the role of maintaining a clean, odour free environment for the residents at the home to enjoy. You will be working in a team and your duties will be cleaning to a high standard communal areas of the home and residents’ bedrooms and ensuites. All policies must be adhered to and appropriate uniforms and protective clothing must be worn. You will receive training to understand health and safety issues and the use of chemicals that we use and any equipment that you need to use.
Laundry duties may be required at times which will involve washing/drying, ironing, sorting through clothes and delivering clean clothes back to residents.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Friend Referral Reward Scheme – £250.00 for every successful referral
- Annual wage review
- Extra paid day off on your birthday
. Diploma’s in Health Care are available to all staff
- Free meals
- Free uniforms provided
- Paid breaks
- Free parking
- Special bank holiday pay rates on major bank holidays
. Free training provided and you will be paid for attending training.
- Refund on your DBS check after probation is passed
- Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity to increase this through training and development
- Opportunity for overtime where possible
- Recognition Rewards – e.g. employee of the month
- Parties & Events
ABOUT YOU:
Experience in a similar role but training will be provided
Warm personality and enthusiastic about the role
Contact with Residents so communication skills are important
A good team player who works well with others
Conscientious about achieving high standards of cleanliness across the home
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT roles across Buckland Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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