Domestic Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in North East England is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include general cleaning, laundry duties, and supporting food preparation. Ideal candidates should be reliable, organised, and possess good communication skills. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. The role offers a competitive rewards package, including a generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after five years)

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in domestic or cleaning roles.
• Willingness to learn and follow health and safety procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of communal areas, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Supporting infection control procedures.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Organised and attentive to detail

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

If you are someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environment and enjoy making a difference in people’s daily lives through attention and detail and care, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Hawthorn learning disability team is a dedicated group of professionals who support individuals with a range of learning disabilities to live a fulfilling life. We work in a person‑centred way, promoting dignity, respect, and empowerment, the team includes senior support workers, support workers, administrative support, domestic and cook. We operate in a warm, inclusive environment where everyone contributes to the wellbeing of people that we support.

As a domestic assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the individuals we support. Duties will include:

• General cleaning of communal areas, Kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms
• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing
• Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen hygiene
• Supporting infection control procedures
• Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns
• Replenishing cleaning supplies and reporting stock shortages
• Working alongside the care team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and comfort

We encourage you to contact Susan Smith - Registered Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

Whilst previous experience in a domestic or cleaning role is desirable, it is not essential. Training will be provided. What is important is a good attitude and willingness to contribute to a caring environment.

Type of person we are looking for.

• Reliable and trustworthy caring and respectful towards others
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Organised and attentive to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and dignity
• Willing to learn and follow health and safety procedures
• Personal qualities
• A positive and caring nature
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A sense of pride in your work
• Respect of diversity and inclusion
• Experience and Qualifications

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held 20th January 2026.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [e-mail]

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from [e-mail]. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.

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