Ancillary Support

As part of an ancillary or domestic service team in a care home, you’ll be making life more comfortable for residents. There are roles in maintenance, catering, and housekeeping.  

Ancillary jobs in adult social care services play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of services. These roles would suit you if you care about maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, providing meals, or looking after the safety and security of buildings and facilities. Find out more about some of the roles available.

 

Ancillary roles

Learn about the variety of ancillary roles in social care.

Housekeeping

The housekeeping team in a care home will include domestic staff and a housekeeper. They keep everything clean and comfortable for the residents.

Chef and caterer

The catering team in a care home will include catering assistants, an assistant chef and a head chef. They prepare meals and cater for special diets.