Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistant - Open Door

Location:St Albans
Contract Type: 15 hours per week, 3 hours per day
Salary: £9,828

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in a supportive environment? Join our friendly, dedicated team at Open Door, a vital Night Shelter service offering ensuite accommodation for 12 single homeless individuals in St Albans for up to 28 nights.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the shelter remains a clean, safe, and welcoming space for our guests. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of individuals experiencing homelessness.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help us provide a clean and dignified environment for those in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including cookers, sinks, and worktops
• Clean floors, skirting boards, doors, and internal windows
• Disinfect bathrooms, toilets, showers, and communal areas
• Dust, polish, vacuum, and empty bins in shared spaces
• Clean empty rooms and office areas as needed
• Monitor and request cleaning supplies under the direction of the Scheme/Operations Manager
• Perform laundry duties (e.g., washing towels, bedding, tea towels)
• Keep external areas tidy, including refuse zones and car parks
• Ensure COSHH safety data sheets and equipment usage are up to date and compliant

What We Are Looking For

• A commitment to cleanliness and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Awareness of health and safety standards, including COSHH
• Compassion and respect for individuals facing homelessness

About Us:

Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need. Our mission is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services.

With over 9,300 homes and a team of more than 1,100 dedicated staff, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.