Domestic Assistant 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.65 i £12.73 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Free on-site parking. Full, free comprehensive training, Free accredited Training, Holiday pay, Pension. A full, clean driving license is preferred, but not essential. Fully Funded DBS Application, Employee Benefits Scheme. Access to blue light discount card. |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wigston, Leicestershire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Ref 6989 |
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This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our friendly team at Carlton Drive Short Breaks are looking for a part time Domestic Assistant to join our team. (21 hours per week, Monday - Friday (9.00-13.00) Carlton Drive is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.
About the Role
The domestic assistant is responsible for providing general cleaning duties in the service. The domestic assistant role will work alongside other team members ensuring the environment is safe and hygienic for users of the service, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
You don’t need to have any previous formal experience, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity.
We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:
Maintain and clean all workplace areas within the home and attached offices and its fixtures and fitting which can include, sanitary equipment, windows, flooring, deep cleaning following an infectious outbreak and higher level cleaning in kitchen areas in line with the good food handling and infection control principles
Replenish supplies as necessary, and inform Clerical support/ Handyperson of stock levels, and follow COSHH related risk assessments
Deal with routine cleaning which needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis as well as emergencies such as spills. You may also carry out regular, planned deep cleaning on a monthly or annual basis.
Follow universal precautions with particular regard to regular and effective hand washing to maintain good infection control.
Adhere to the councils Health and Safety Policy and to report all health and safety issues as a matter of urgency to the Senior staff on duty.
Knowledge of Equal Opportunities.
We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Interested in Flexible Working?
If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Sharon Duffus
Telephone: 07561 807457
Email: Sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click on the link and click on the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload your CV and a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our friendly team at Carlton Drive Short Breaks are looking for a part time Domestic Assistant to join our team. (21 hours per week, Monday - Friday (9.00-13.00) Carlton Drive is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.
About the Role
The domestic assistant is responsible for providing general cleaning duties in the service. The domestic assistant role will work alongside other team members ensuring the environment is safe and hygienic for users of the service, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
You don’t need to have any previous formal experience, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity.
We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:
Maintain and clean all workplace areas within the home and attached offices and its fixtures and fitting which can include, sanitary equipment, windows, flooring, deep cleaning following an infectious outbreak and higher level cleaning in kitchen areas in line with the good food handling and infection control principles
Replenish supplies as necessary, and inform Clerical support/ Handyperson of stock levels, and follow COSHH related risk assessments
Deal with routine cleaning which needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis as well as emergencies such as spills. You may also carry out regular, planned deep cleaning on a monthly or annual basis.
Follow universal precautions with particular regard to regular and effective hand washing to maintain good infection control.
Adhere to the councils Health and Safety Policy and to report all health and safety issues as a matter of urgency to the Senior staff on duty.
Knowledge of Equal Opportunities.
We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Interested in Flexible Working?
If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Sharon Duffus
Telephone: 07561 807457
Email: Sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click on the link and click on the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload your CV and a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
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