Cleaning Domestic (Care Only) | Bowgreave Rise

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 16,586,000 - 17,137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniform supplied

Supportive and friendly team

Job summary

Bowgreave Rise Care Home is seeking a dependable Domestic Assistant to join the team. You will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors, with responsibilities across communal areas and resident spaces.

The role is permanent, part-time (17.5 hours/week) with shifts 09:00‑14:00. Training is provided, and uniform is supplied. DBS disclosure may be required in line with policy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across the building, including communal areas, offices, bathrooms, corridors, and resident areas.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Reliable

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part Time | 17.5 hours per week | Bowgreave Rise, Garstang | Pro Rata

Cleaning Domestic (Care Only) | Bowgreave Rise Care Home

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part Time | 17.5 hours per week | Bowgreave Rise, Garstang | Pro Rata

Cleaning Domestic (Care Only) | Bowgreave Rise Care Home

Location: Bowgreave Rise, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 1YD

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 09:00-14:00

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 Bowgreave Rise. You will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, 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, corridors, and resident areas.
• 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.

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.

Working Hours

Total weekly hours: 17.5, 09:00-14:00

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

Pay & Benefits

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

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, found on our website here.

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

Job Description And Person Specification

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.