Domestic Assistant

Kent County Council; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality childrens home in Ashford as part of Project Athena, a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs.

We are looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help create and maintain a warm, clean and welcoming home environment where children can feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping.
• Understanding of hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Compassionate, reliable and supportive approach.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
• Support day-to-day domestic routines to keep the home running smoothly.
• Use equipment safely and in line with health and safety standards.
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team focused on children's wellbeing.

Skills

Cleaning

Hygiene

Health & Safety

Empathy

Job description

Role Responsibility

Be part of something that truly matters.

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality childrens home in Ashford as part of Project Athena a flagship programme designed to transform how we support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and/or neurodiverse needs.

We are looking for a dedicated Domestic Assistant to help create and maintain a warm, clean and welcoming home environment where children can feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

Why Athena and why now?

Our Athena homes are intentionally small (2 children), providing relationship-based, trauma-informed support built around stability, consistency and positive behaviour support.

Creating the right environment isnt just about care its about the whole home feeling safe, calm and lived in. Your role is central to this.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will:

• Help create a clean, safe and welcoming home environment
• Carry out daily cleaning across all areas of the home
• Support laundry and household routines to a high standard
• Assist with general domestic tasks and kitchen support
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently maintained
• Understand safeguarding, and always act within the best interested of the protection and experiences for children, and the aims of the home

About the role

This is an important role within the home, ensuring that children live in an environment that feels like a home, not an institution.

You will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home
• Support day-to-day domestic routines to keep the home running smoothly
• Use equipment safely and in line with health and safety standards
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team focused on childrens wellbeing

Who were looking for

We are looking for people who care about creating a nurturing environment.

You may have:

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping
• An understanding of hygiene and health & safety standards
• A respectful, compassionate and reliable approach
• A willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team
• Most importantly, you will bring the right values, attitude and pride in your work.

Why Kent County Council?

• Competitive salary and local government benefits
• Pension, generous annual leave and flexible working where possible
• Training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to be part of something new and meaningful

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Closing date: 11th November 2026
• Shortlisting Process 12th to 13th November 2026
• Selection process: from 18th - 25th November 2026 - TBC if shortlisted (2 x half days for interview and selection in Ashford)