Domestic Assistant

Leonard Cheshire; Hitchin; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay advance

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health plan

Career development

DBS check

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is looking for a part-time cleaner to support Lavender Fields, caring for residents with physical disabilities in a welcoming home environment. You will perform general cleaning and laundry tasks, follow COSHH guidelines, and assist with stock control.

The role offers a rota across weekdays and weekends and an opportunity to develop skills within a compassionate team. Flexible shifts, a supportive culture, and access to benefits are highlighted, including holiday entitlement and

Qualifications

• Carrying out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming.
• Using cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines.
• Keeping track of stock and re-ordering supplies when needed.
• Reporting faults or issues to your manager promptly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines
• Keep track of stock and re-order supplies when needed
• Report faults or issues to your manager promptly

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry

COSHH knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

£12.84 per hour | Part-time | Lavender Fields

“It’s the little things – fresh laundry, spotless rooms – that make people feel truly at home.”

That’s how our team describes the difference they make every day. If you take pride in a job well done and want to use your skills to help others live comfortably, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service

Our No. 1 Lavender Fields service is home to up to ten adults with physical disabilities. Our service feels like family – relaxed, supportive, and centred around the people who live here. Every day brings new moments to celebrate: from small wins in independence to big laughs over mealtimes.

This role will offer part‑time hours, working 30 hours per week across 5 days. You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota.

Shifts patterns can be flexible and typically avoid early morning starts to respect our resident's privacy.

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as a warm and friendly workplace, we offer:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS Check: We’ve got you covered!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

What you’ll do

• Carry out general cleaning duties to keep the service clean, safe and welcoming
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely, following COSHH and infection control guidelines
• Keep track of stock and re-order supplies when needed
• Report faults or issues to your manager promptly

Whether you’ve worked in a commercial cleaning or laundry role before, or this is new to you, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed.

What helps you shine here

• A keen eye for detail and pride in your work
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to carry out manual tasks safely
• Sewing skills (hemming, buttons, small repairs) – nice to have, but not essential
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection control (advantageous, but training provided)

About Leonard Cheshire

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.