Casual Cleaning Operative | Castleford, Clitheroe

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Full training provided

Uniform supplied

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a reliable Casual Domestic/Laundry Assistant to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents and staff. Flexible hours cover sickness, holidays and fluctuating demand.

The role involves household cleaning tasks and laundry duties, with shifts across mornings and afternoons. DBS checks are required, and full training will be provided to support high standards of care and service in the facility.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Understanding of health & safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Domestic duties: clean communal areas, offices, bathrooms, corridors, and resident rooms; vacuum, mop, sweep, dust, polish; replenish consumables and report issues.
• Laundry duties: collect, sort, wash, dry, iron and fold items; operate laundry equipment; return items to residents; maintain cleanliness.
• General: follow infection control policies; provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Reliability

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £13.45 per hour | Hours: Casual (0 per week) | Locations: Castleford, Clitheroe

Domestic/Laundry Assistant (Casual)

Shifts: 09:00–14:00, 09:00–12:00, 14:00–19:00 (Mon–Sun)

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Casual Domestic/Laundry Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role provides flexible cover for sickness, holidays, and additional service demands.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic duties

• Clean communal areas, offices, bathrooms, corridors, and resident rooms.
• Vacuum, mop, sweep, dust, and polish.
• Clean bathrooms/toilets and replenish consumables.
• Empty bins and manage waste.
• Follow cleaning schedules and complete records.
• Use cleaning chemicals/equipment safely.
• Report maintenance issues.
• Work effectively as part of the team.

Laundry duties

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, and fold items.
• Operate laundry equipment safely.
• Follow correct procedures for soiled laundry.
• Return items to the correct residents.
• Maintain laundry room cleanliness.
• Monitor and report low stock levels.

General

• Follow infection control, health & safety, and organisational policies.
• Provide excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Understanding of health & safety and infection control.

Desirable

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

Anyone applying for this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) checks. A formal offer employment cannot be issued until DBS checks are successfully complete.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive team
• Full training provided
• Uniform supplied

In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is independently calculated each year based based on what employees and their families need to live.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.