Domestic Assistant (Part-time)
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.58 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 12.58 - 12.58 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 1DQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20257678 |
Summary
Information for the role of Domestic AssistantSalary: £12.58 per hourPart-time, permanent role20 hours per weekBased in a beautiful College location in Cambridge city centre, Downing College has opportunities for reliable cleaners - who take pride in their work - to join our friendly Housekeeping team responsible for cleaning and servicing areas located around College, including student and guest bedrooms, providing a first-class service to the College community.The ideal candidate will:- be able to achieve, and maintain, a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness after training- be capable of undertaking repetitive manual activities- enjoy working as part of a team- have a good command of the English language- be observant Details of the postThe role of Domestic Assistant is a permanent, part-time position, working 4 hours per day with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes. The hours are to be worked usually Monday to Friday but to include weekend working as required - with a start time between 9.00 am and 10.00 am.The hourly pay for this role is £12.58 per hour. This equates to £13,142 per annum pro rata, which is based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,642 per annum (Step 25 on the College Salary Scale). We also offer an attractive benefits package including:- 35 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure, adjusted pro rata)- Discretionary bonus scheme- Free College lunches on working days- Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)- Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7- Healthcare cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)- Free Life Assurance cover- Optional subsidised private medical schemes- Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase- Free use of on-site gym facilities- Free on-site car parking- Social events- An additional day off for your birthday!A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application ProcessTo apply for this position click “Apply Now” on the advert posting on our website (Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge) to complete an application form and upload a copy of your CV. Closing date: Friday 22 August at midday. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right-to-Work in the UK. For further information or if you have any questions, our HR team will be pleased to help. Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 334820.Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ