Domestic Assistant | Nursing Home | Brighton, East Ssussex, Patcham

Domestic Assistant (Weekend Role) – Care Home – Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton

£13.45 per hour (Weekend Rate) | 16 hours per week | Permanent Part-Time

Join a Friendly Care Home Team in Brighton. We are looking for a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant to join our team at Patcham Nursing Home, a warm and welcoming residential and nursing home in Brighton.

This is a weekend-based role working within a supportive environment where cleanliness, comfort, and dignity are central to the care we provide.

If you take pride in your work and enjoy helping create a safe, clean, and homely environment for others, we would love to hear from you.

Location & Hours

Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton

Hours: 16 hours per week (08:00 – 16:00)

Shift Pattern: Saturday & Sunday (8 hours per day)

Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekend rate)

About the Role

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.

While previous cleaning or domestic experience in a care home or similar setting is an advantage, it is not essential. Full training will be provided.

What matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the home
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in resident rooms and communal areas
• Undertake deep cleaning tasks as required
• Follow infection control, health & safety, and cleaning procedures
• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and correctly
• Support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff
• Work as part of a supportive and friendly team

Who We’re Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking, and punctual
• Caring and respectful towards older people
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Attentive to detail and takes pride in their work
• Calm, kind, and professional in their approach

Experience in domestic cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, or care home environments is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time weekend role
• 29 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Full training and structured induction
• Ongoing support and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee referral bonus scheme (£200 on joining + £300 after 1 year, T&Cs apply)

Important Information

We are unable to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

An enhanced DBS check will be required following a successful offer.

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