Kitchen Assistant

Company: Harbour Healthcare
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Location: Whitehaven
Job Description:

£13.27 per hour

30 hours per week, including every other weekend

Location: Harbour View Lodge Care Home, CA28 6HA

Employer: Harbour Healthcare

Domestic Assistant

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking and detail‑focused Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout residents’ rooms and communal areas
  • Ensure beds, bathrooms and living spaces are beautifully presented
  • Support with laundry and linen to promote comfort and hygiene
  • Identify and report potential fire or safety risks
  • Work closely with the wider team to maintain a safe environment

What We’re Looking For

  • A strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Pride in cleanliness and presentation
  • A team player with a positive attitude
  • Commitment to residents’ dignity, comfort and safety
  • Willingness to learn — full training provided

Qualifications are not required; just the right values and mindset.

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We’re a family‑run organisation with over 41 care homes across the UK.

Our Values

  • Inclusivity
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Respect for individuality

Benefits

  • Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
  • Free face‑to‑face counselling (for you & your family)
  • £30 Employee of the Month voucher
  • Career progression & funded qualifications
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card (up to 50% off at over 100 retailers)
  • Free eye test & discounted glasses
  • Cashback card – save up to £500 per year
  • Wellbeing portal (mental health support, meditation, fitness & more)
  • Seasonal incentives & company events
  • Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £250)
  • On‑site parking
  • Flexi‑earn (access your earned wages)

Other Information

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Adults & Children) and satisfactory references.

Ready to join us? If you take pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces and want to work in a supportive, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep Harbour View Lodge feeling like home.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026