Domestic Assistant

Salary

£26,016 - £ 26,016 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

2 x 25, 1 x 24

Work Base

Bassetlaw Day Opportunities, Worksop, S80 1RANewark Day Opportunities, Balderton, NG24 3 AL

Working Arrangements

Site Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Domestic Assistant JDPS.pdf – 362KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Number of posts

3

Interview date

26 November 2026 Closing Date 22 November 2026 23:55

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our customers, staff, and visitors. Under the guidance of the site manager, you will ensure that all areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. Your work will help create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who enters our facilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Cleaning floors, furniture, soft furnishings, toilets, washrooms, internal glass, and other surfaces.
• Removing waste and replenishing consumables.
• Responding to spillages and undertaking rotational cleaning.
• Assisting with emergency cleaning and furniture arrangements.
• Supporting the flushing of water outlets in line with Legionella requirements.
• Maintaining cleaning supplies and updating records.
• Using cleaning machinery and chemicals safely, following COSHH guidelines and risk assessments.
• Reporting any equipment defects promptly.

To succeed as a Domestic Assistant, you should have:

• Relevant cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Reliability: A dependable attitude towards work and responsibilities.
• Positive Attitude: A friendly and respectful approach to customer care.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional development: Opportunities for training and growth.
• Generous leave: A supportive environment that understands the importance of work-life balance.
• Community connection: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special! If you are ready to contribute to our community and make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today. Join Nottinghamshire County Council and help us create a cleaner, safer environment for all!

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Tania Barrass on 01909 476499 or by email tania.barrass@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.