Overview
Domestic Assistant role at Black Country Housing Group. This position is based at Doveton House, Love Lane, Oldswindford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DZ. Contract: Permanent, Part time, 20 hours per week.
Base pay range
Salary: £12.35 per hour
About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Domestic Assistant to join the team, working at our Doveton House retirement living scheme. Reporting into the Scheme Manager, this post has a vital role to play in supporting the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout.
Duties of the role
* To clean all areas as identified in the scheme cleaning log.
* Ensure that areas such as toilets, bathrooms and showers are disinfected and maintained to a high standard.
* To clean all food preparation areas to a high standard.
* To ensure that refuse is collected from all bins and deposited appropriately for collection.
* To maintain the guest room at all times to a clean and comfortable standard for use.
* To maintain an inventory of materials, toilet rolls and linen and arrange for cleaning and/or replacement.
* To work in accordance with COSHH guidelines and ensure the safe and secure keeping of cleaning materials.
Person specification
* Essential: Experience of cleaning domestic properties and communal areas.
* Ability to work to COSHH guidelines.
* Experience of undertaking manual handling activities.
* A good understanding of health and safety working practices.
* Desirable: Experience of working in a retirement living environment or similar.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata).
* Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and an annual pay review.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential support for health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
* Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.
* Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme.
About us
With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, plus care homes and supported living schemes, we are committed to supporting local communities. We offer career development, training, and employment services to help individuals achieve their aspirations. Since 1974, we have expanded our housing and services to positively impact thousands of customers. We are a Disability Confident Employer and promote equal opportunities for all backgrounds.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and upload your CV.
Closing Date: 10th September 2025*
Additional information
* We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
* If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact our HR team via HR.BusinessSupport@bchg.co.uk.
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