243575 - Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,286.32 to £14,510.49 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3, 22 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Knottingley, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243575 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant to join our team.
Overall Purpose of the Post
Work is on a rota basis to include some weekends, Bank Holidays.
Work involves some manual handling tasks, moving stock, un-packing items.
Responsible to the Manager or Officer on duty for the general cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room.
Assisting the cook in the preparation of meals, for example; washing, preparing vegetables, making sandwiches, hot drinks and light snacks.
Laying tables for mealtimes and general assistance during mealtimes.
Clearing tables after meals, washing crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen utensils.
Various other duties
For more information, please contact :Patrycja Walesiak - pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.
Tel: 01977 722405
E-mail: pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working
Overall Purpose of the Post
Work is on a rota basis to include some weekends, Bank Holidays.
Work involves some manual handling tasks, moving stock, un-packing items.
Responsible to the Manager or Officer on duty for the general cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room.
Assisting the cook in the preparation of meals, for example; washing, preparing vegetables, making sandwiches, hot drinks and light snacks.
Laying tables for mealtimes and general assistance during mealtimes.
Clearing tables after meals, washing crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen utensils.
Various other duties
For more information, please contact :Patrycja Walesiak - pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.
Tel: 01977 722405
E-mail: pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working