Cleaning Domestic | Part time | Thornton House | Thornton, Lancashire

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniform supplied

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lancashire County Council seeks a dependable Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at Thornton House. You will contribute to residents', staff's and visitors' well-being by upholding high cleanliness standards.

Role is 17.5 hours per week, permanent and part-time, with pay at £13.45 per hour. The position requires reliability, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety practices; training and uniform are provided.

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

Time management

Reliability

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | 17.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part Time | Facilities Management | Thornton

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Location: Thornton House, Whimbrel Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 2LR

Hours: 17.5 hours per week 14:00-19:00

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

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

About The Role

We are looking for a dependable and detail-focused Domestic Assistant to join our team at Thornton House. 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.

What we're looking for;

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, hospitality, or healthcare environment.

Pay & Benefits

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

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.

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.

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.