Kitchen Assistant, Whitehaven

£13.27 per hour

30 hours per week, including every other weekend

Location: Harbour View Lodge Care Home, CA28 6HA

Employer: Harbour Healthcare

Domestic Assistant

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking and detail‑focused Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout residents’ rooms and communal areas
• Ensure beds, bathrooms and living spaces are beautifully presented
• Support with laundry and linen to promote comfort and hygiene
• Identify and report potential fire or safety risks
• Work closely with the wider team to maintain a safe environment

What We’re Looking For

• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Pride in cleanliness and presentation
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Commitment to residents’ dignity, comfort and safety
• Willingness to learn — full training provided

Qualifications are not required; just the right values and mindset.

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We’re a family‑run organisation with over 41 care homes across the UK.

Our Values

• Inclusivity
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Respect for individuality

Benefits

• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
• Free face‑to‑face counselling (for you & your family)
• £30 Employee of the Month voucher
• Career progression & funded qualifications
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card (up to 50% off at over 100 retailers)
• Free eye test & discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 per year
• Wellbeing portal (mental health support, meditation, fitness & more)
• Seasonal incentives & company events
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £250)
• On‑site parking
• Flexi‑earn (access your earned wages)

Other Information

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Adults & Children) and satisfactory references.

Ready to join us? If you take pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces and want to work in a supportive, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep Harbour View Lodge feeling like home.