Cleaning Domestic (Care Only) | Part time | Parkside Day Centre | Bacup, Lancashire

Salary £13.45 per hour | 10 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Parkside Day Centre | Bacup, Lancashire

Domestic Assistant

Location: Parkside Day Centre, New Line, Bacup, OL13 0BT
Hours: 10 hours per week, 16:30-18:30 Monday to Friday 
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
 

About the Role

We are looking for a dependable and detail‑focused Domestic Assistant to join our team at Parkside Day Centre. You will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for service users, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and be committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across the building, including communal areas, offices, bathrooms and corridors.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and polish surfaces as required.
• Clean bathrooms and toilets to a high standard, ensuring hygiene and safety at all times.
• Replace consumables such as soap, towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal in line with organisational procedures.
• Follow designated cleaning schedules and maintain appropriate cleaning records.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and in accordance with training.
• Report maintenance issues or concerns promptly to the management team.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.

Job Description and Person Specification

Essential:

• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Awareness of health and safety and infection‑control practices.

Desirable:

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience.
• Experience in a care, or healthcare environment.

Pay & Benefits:

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Training provided
• Uniform supplied

Extra Information:

DBS

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.