Domestic
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,413 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westmorland and Furness Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WMF2688e |
Summary
Location: Riverside Residentail Home, Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We have an opportunity for someone who is friendly, polite, and helpful to all service users, colleagues, visitors and attending professionals. We are looking for someone who takes pride in a high standard of cleanliness whilst also ensuring they adhere with infection control. Working in service users care home setting respecting wishes and promoting the welfare of those service users.
Being part of a team to and understanding that the nature of the role will expect you to meet changing needs as they occur. Ensuring all domestic equipment is clean and in good working order. Cleaning materials are used and stored in compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH).
You will be required to work weekends. Attend all training needed to develop skills to keep in line with CQC requirements.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 26/02/2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a enhanced DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We have an opportunity for someone who is friendly, polite, and helpful to all service users, colleagues, visitors and attending professionals. We are looking for someone who takes pride in a high standard of cleanliness whilst also ensuring they adhere with infection control. Working in service users care home setting respecting wishes and promoting the welfare of those service users.
Being part of a team to and understanding that the nature of the role will expect you to meet changing needs as they occur. Ensuring all domestic equipment is clean and in good working order. Cleaning materials are used and stored in compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH).
You will be required to work weekends. Attend all training needed to develop skills to keep in line with CQC requirements.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 26/02/2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a enhanced DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.