Domestic Assistant

Emma Charlton; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service 4x salary

EAP programme

Pension matching up to 6.75%

Meals on site

Training opportunities

DBS Update Service access

Blue Light / Charity Workers Discount

Job summary

Talbot House Children’s Charity is recruiting an additional Domestic Assistant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, starting as soon as possible. Salary £17,485 per annum.

You will benefit from death in service (4x salary), access to EAP, pension matching up to 6.75%, meals on site, training and DBS service updates. The post requires an Enhanced DBS check and compliance with safeguarding policies.

Job description

Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit an additional Domestic Assistant to join our team.

Starting date: as soon as possible, pending your notice period.

Hours of work are: Monday to Friday, and can 7:00am to 12:00pm, 25 hours per week.

Salary: £17,485.00 per annum.

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
• paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 1 November 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 31 August 2026

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.