Domestic Helper (cleaner / companion)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a people person, who loves to support those in your community?
NO PERSONAL CARE
If you have a passion for helping the elderly, or busy families we want to hear from you, lend a helping hand completing domestic tasks which may include, but aren't limited to;
De-cluttering of homes and light maintenance
Domestic cleaning and household tasks,
Laundry support washing, ironing
Making beds
Meal preparation
Companionship, sitting with the elderly or other people to allow respite for their carers
Taking clients to doctors, hospital appointments, hairdressers, bingo, lunches etc
Taking clients food shopping enabling people to still have choices and feel part of their community
or doing shopping for them
Dog walking
Household jobs
Basic gardening
Choose exactly what you'd like to help with by selecting which jobs and or clients you take on.
Advise on your preferable times/days and locations for work.
Driving will be an advantage for you being able to take on more clients.
A DBS check is required for this role, however we can help you to obtain this.
Part-time hours: chosen by you as little as 2hrs per week or as much as 30 per week built over a few weeks.
Salary: £11-£12.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Additional leave, Casual dress, Flexible schedule, On-site parking
Typically - Monday to Friday, choose the days and times which work for you
Home helpers are sometimes requested to wear a mask during visits to clients.
Experience Cleaning/housekeeping: preferred
DBS: preferred
Driving Licence: preferred
Willingness to travel: preferred
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 2-30 per week
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Torquay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- house keeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Private Households
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Domestic Helper (cleaner / companion) roles across Extra Help South Hams, West Devon and Bude's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Private Households.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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