Domestic Assistant

Job summary

Full time and part time shifts available If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You

Main duties of the job

Akari Care is looking for a Domestic Assistant passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. The role involves working with domestic and laundry teams to maintain high hygiene standards in residents rooms and communal areas. A candidate must be adaptable, approachable, and prioritize resident care, continually improving standards. Experience in a similar environment, a caring nature, flexibility, strong work ethic, and a solution-based approach to problem-solving are required. The role offers competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, uniforms, and DBS check costs, 28 days of annual leave, flexible working patterns, full training and development, personal development support, and inclusion in an engaging community environment.

About us

Akari Care aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and receive personalized care. They focus on delivering the highest care standards through a team of passionate and skilled employees dedicated to making a true difference in residents lives. Akari Care offers opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to support vulnerable adults. By cultivating community spirit and maintaining a compassionate environment, Akari Care ensures residents' individual needs are met, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

Details

• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.76 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1566356232
• Job locations: Akari Care, Nantwich, CW5 8AB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

** Full time and part time shifts available **

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.