Domestic Assistant

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 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

Main duties of the job

This job is for a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. The position involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and all communal areas in one of Akari Care's award-winning homes. Additionally, the role requires a person who is adaptable and approachable, with a focus on resident care and continuous improvement of service standards. The job offers a competitive salary, a 5% pension contribution, recognition schemes, and the provision of a uniform. Working patterns are flexible, and the role includes fully funded training and development opportunities, as well as support with personal development plans in a community environment where everyone is respected and included. Applicants should have experience in similar environments and possess qualities such as a caring nature, flexibility, adaptability, a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, resilience, and a warm and engaging persona.

About us

Akari Care is committed to caring for the elderly and providing high-quality, personalized care within their homes. They aim to create an environment in which residents are valued and respected and can maintain their individualism and dignity. Akari Care focuses on the continuous development of their employees by offering fully funded training and development opportunities to support personal and professional growth. They value staff who share their commitment to excellence, community spirit, and compassion. The company offers competitive salaries, provides a welcoming and inclusive community environment, and recognizes the achievements and contributions of their team members through various recognition and referral schemes.

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.76 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1526116787
• 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.