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Domestic Assistant

Please note, that unfortunately we don't support sponsorship applications

Do you enjoy cleaning and take pride in delivering a high standard of work? 

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference every day.

At Ashmere Care Homes, we currently have a Domestic Assistant vacancy at Valley Lodge working 37.5 hours hours per week over 5 shifts. 

The ideal candidate must be fully flexible. 

Domestic Assistants are integral to the delivery of high-quality services to our care homes. The role will involve general cleaning of floors, bathrooms, bedrooms, and communal areas, wiping down surfaces, emptying bins and laundry duties. All mandatory training provided and NVQ courses encouraged. You will be at the very heart of our industry, so you are expected to be reliable, dependable and committed 

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, provide you with regular training and maybe even spoil you with cake from time to time!

Important Information
Location: Valley Lodge Care Home With Nursing, Bakewell Road, Matlock, England, Derbyshire, DE4 3BN
Date Posted: 3rd February 2026
Closing Date: 12th March 2026
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Up to £13.21 Hourly

About the role

As well as the above we also have:

  • Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

  • Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)

  • Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.

  • Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)

  • Pension

  • Ongoing Training and Development

  • Staff Incentives

  • Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!

  • A fantastic employee wellbeing programme


If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!


Desired criteria

  • Some experience of working in a cleaning operative job

Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd

We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.

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At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere.

Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.

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At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

Our benefits

When you join Ashmere, you receive full induction training, regular refresher training and ongoing professional development. We provide uniforms, pay for your DBS checks, and offer clear progression opportunities for those who want to develop their career in care. Our homes are friendly, supportive and well-equipped, helping you deliver the best possible care with confidence. We offer stable employment, a warm team environment and the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.

Vacation, Paid time off

Referral bonus

Long service recognition

Social Opportunities

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Progression opportunities

Staff celebration events

Domestic Assistant

We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.