Domestic Assistant (Relief) based at Stones Place, Lincoln

MHA • Lincoln, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

MHA is seeking a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant at Stones Place, a residential care home in Lincoln. The role helps create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home. The postholder maintains cleanliness across designated areas while respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and individual needs. The work supports residents’ wellbeing and infection prevention. This is a relief role with 0 hours per week, and work may follow a 7-day rota. Candidates are generally being considered if they live within approximately 15 miles of the service, though individual circumstances may be reviewed. The successful candidate must join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service if a Standard or Enhanced DBS check is required; MHA will pay for the DBS check and an additional amount equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Interviews may take place before the closing date, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Requirements

• Be dependable, organised and take pride in your work.
• Be able to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Have good communication and listening skills.
• Be able to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Show sensitivity to the needs of older people.
• Have a flexible approach to work, including working a 7-day rota.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience of domestic or cleaning work.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Promptly report faulty equipment, hazards or damage to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including those covering health and safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time work, with an option to buy annual leave.
• Strong pension scheme and life assurance.
• Free DBS checks and uniforms.
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to a hardship fund.
• Options to buy or sell annual leave and family-friendly policies.
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app.
• Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Additional payroll payment equivalent to the standard annual DBS Update Service subscription fee, where membership is required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed