Domestic Assistant at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

24582.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Infection Control, Health And Safety, Teamwork, Communication, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Job Title: Domestic Assistant Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Carlton Drive Short Breaks, Carlton Drive, Wigston LE18 1DE Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker Salary: £24,423 - £24,582 per annum (pro rata for part time) (£12.65 - £12.73 per hour) Working Hours: 20 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 16th February 2026 Interview Date(s): 24th February 2026 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. 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? We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. 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: 01163051595 To contact me by email, please click here . How to Apply Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services, we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support . By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The Domestic Assistant is responsible for providing general cleaning duties in the service, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for users. This includes maintaining cleanliness, replenishing supplies, and adhering to health and safety policies.