# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/90d0d0aa-4e0b-402c-9e61-12d34d543acc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/90d0d0aa-4e0b-402c-9e61-12d34d543acc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Rochester, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Domestic assistant - **Salary:** £12.76 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T03:02:19.626Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1138 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1540726293&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary ***Please note this is a 14hr contract** 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 ### Main duties of the job As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will work to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, playing a crucial role in supporting the well-being of elderly residents. You will work collaboratively with the domestic and laundry teams to ensure that both private rooms and communal areas meet the required hygiene standards. The role values adaptability, approachability, and a commitment to improving standards to ensure a clean and healthy environment. This role is not just about cleaning; it's about making a real difference in the lives of older people, by contributing to a respectful and dignified living space. Your duties will include actively encouraging a positive atmosphere, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring personal care and respect for residents dignity. A caring nature, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and personal development. ### About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalized care and a supportive environment for the elderly, aiming to enhance the quality of life of its residents through respect, dignity, and care. The organization prides itself on fostering a community where residents feel valued and respected, and it prioritizes creating a harmonious living environment. Akari Care takes pride in its award-winning homes and is committed to ensuring that each home supports the residents' individual needs. Employees at Akari Care are offered opportunities to develop professionally and personally, contributing to the ongoing satisfaction and well-being of residents. The opportunities include career development, fully funded training, and personal development support. In addition, the care home offers flexible working patterns, a competitive benefits package, and a warm, engaging community that respects and includes all staff and residents. A focus on continual improvement is central. ### Details - Date posted: 24 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.76 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1540726293 - Job locations: Akari Care, Rochester, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ***Please note this is a 14hr contract** 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience of working within similar environment, a caring nature, flexibility, and adaptability, strong work ethic, solution-based problem solving, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging persona, respectfulness, resilience and adaptability. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.