Domestic Cleaner (Temporary) - St Aiden's Cottage Location: Durham Pay Rate: £12.54 per hour Job Type: Temporary - Short-Term Contract Hours: Full-time About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and caring Domestic Cleaner to join our dedicated team at our care home in Durham. As part of our housekeeping team, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the people who live and work in our home. Your work will directly contribute to residents' comfort, dignity, and overall quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating high standards of cleanliness and understands the importance of maintaining hygienic conditions within a care setting. Purpose of the Role To take responsibility for the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the home To ensure a high standard of appearance throughout the premises, contributing directly to the comfort and well-being of each service user To maintain residents' privacy, dignity, and respect for their personal belongings To carry out all duties in accordance with the home's policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines To follow GSCC Codes of Conduct and Practice for Social Care Workers Duties of a Domestic Cleaner As a Domestic Cleaner, your responsibilities will include: Cleaning all rooms, including furniture, fittings, windows, carpets, fabrics, and equipment Ensuring high standards of hygiene by cleaning sanitary areas and equipment according to infection-control guidelines Safely disposing of waste bags and following proper waste management procedures Following safe working practices and reporting any faulty equipment to the Manager Using cleaning materials and equipment correctly and economically, keeping wastage to a minimum Supporting risk assessments and ensuring recommended actions are carried out Taking responsibility for Health & Safety, identifying and reporting potential hazards Ensuring all cleaning materials are stored and used safely, following COSHH regulations Reading and signing relevant communication logs and following instructions as required Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding service users, colleagues, and company information Participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and development activities, both on and off site Reporting concerns or unusual situations to management promptly Remaining flexible and supporting the wider team by undertaking other duties where necessary to benefit service users About Us: At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, and complex physical disabilities. Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life. Additional Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.