Support Services Assistant Care Homes (Catering & Domestic Services)

MPA Recruitment is currently recruiting Support Services Assistants to work within a Care Home setting. This rewarding role combines both catering and domestic duties, helping to ensure patients, staff, and visitors receive a high standard of service in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in catering, cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare support roles who enjoy working as part of a team and making a positive difference.

About the Role

As a Support Services Assistant, you will provide essential support across catering and domestic departments, ensuring high standards of food service, cleanliness, and infection control are maintained throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Catering Duties

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Deliver meals and refreshments to designated areas.
• Set up and clear dining areas.
• Maintain food service areas to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure food hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed at all times.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and catering equipment.

Domestic Services Duties

• Clean and disinfect designated wards, offices, communal areas, and public spaces.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floor surfaces.
• Empty bins and safely dispose of waste.
• Replenish soap dispensers, hand sanitiser stations, and hygiene supplies.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in catering, cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare environments is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
• Food Hygiene certification is beneficial but not essential.

Hours & Benefits

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Various shift patterns, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Weekly pay.
• Holiday fund included.
• Ongoing temporary opportunities with potential for extension.
• Valuable experience within healthcare and public sector settings.

Why Join MPA Recruitment?

MPA Recruitment works with leading healthcare providers across Northern Ireland, offering access to a wide range of rewarding support services roles. Our dedicated team will support you throughout the recruitment process and help you find a position that suits your skills and availability.

Interested? Register with MPA Recruitment Today!

If this opportunity interests you, please send your up-to-date CV to your local MPA Recruitment branch or register with us today to be considered for this and other rewarding healthcare support roles.

Apply now and become part of a team that helps deliver essential services within healthcare environments.