Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)

PA Housing; Brighton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

26 days’ annual leave increasing to 29

Flexible bank holidays

Car leasing scheme

Hybrid working with 2–3 days in office

Job summary

PA Housing is seeking a Domestic Assistant (Cleaner) to support residents by keeping living spaces clean, comfortable, and safe. The role involves a mix of cleaning tasks, stock replenishment, and basic maintenance reporting within a on-site setting at NG17 4JL.

You will join a collaborative team, gain exposure to a diverse range of duties, and contribute to a well-maintained living environment for residents. DBS check is required, and involvement in the Disability Confident scheme is noted.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning tasks including damp dusting, high dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and changing beds.
• Restocking supplies: toilet rolls and towels; send laundry to be cleaned.
• Report maintenance issues to line manager for action.
• Assist with moving furniture following health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure fire doors are closed and rooms are locked after cleaning.
• Manage laundry counting and ensure equipment is in good working condition; report faults.
• Assist with window cleaning, light bulb checks, litter picking, and keeping corridors/kitchens clean.
• Attend colleagues meetings, report issues, and support out-of-hours team; may use master key.
• Wear protective clothing and follow health and safety procedures.

Job description

Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)

Company: PA Housing

Salary: £10,751 to £11,208 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: NG17 4JL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

A little bit about what we are looking for...

Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organised, and running smoothly? Are you someone who enjoys working in a friendly environment and providing a high level of service? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

As a key member of the team at Kingsmill, your role will be to ensure residents have a clean, comfortable living space and to maintain positive relationships with both residents and colleagues. Your day-to-day tasks will be varied, and you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in providing the best service possible.

What’s in it for you….

• Health cash plans
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme
• Hybrid working – offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

Why You'll Love This Role

Work in a Supportive Team: You'll be part of a welcoming, friendly team where everyone works together to ensure residents feel at home.

A Real Impact: Your efforts will directly improve the living environment for residents, making their stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Job Variety: No two days are the same, with a mix of cleaning, maintenance, and people-focused tasks. You’ll have a chance to work with different teams and have your day filled with variety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Keeping it clean: You’ll be responsible for daily cleaning tasks including damp dusting, high dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and changing beds, ensuring that every room is in top condition.
• Restocking supplies: You’ll make sure each room is stocked with essentials like toilet rolls and towels, and send laundry to be cleaned when necessary.
• Making repairs easy: If you spot something that needs fixing, you’ll report it to the line manager so we can take care of it right away.
• Assisting with furniture moves: You’ll help move furniture around while following health and safety guidelines, ensuring the space is always safe and ready for residents.
• Ensuring safety and security: You’ll be responsible for ensuring all fire doors are closed and rooms are locked after cleaning, keeping everyone safe and secure.
• Laundry & Equipment: From using the washing machines to counting dirty linen for collection, you’ll help keep everything in order. You’ll also ensure equipment is in good working condition, reporting any faults that need attention.
• Additional duties: You’ll also be involved in other tasks like window cleaning, checking light bulbs, picking up litter, and keeping corridors and kitchens in excellent condition.
• Team player: You’ll attend colleagues meetings, report any issues that come up, and work alongside the line manager to ensure everything is running smoothly. You’ll also be part of the out-of-hours support team and may be required to use the master key.
• Safety First: Wearing protective clothing and following health and safety procedures will be key to your role.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate…Experience: Previous experience in domestic cleaning or hospitality would be great. If you’re familiar with lifting and handling, that’s a bonus too! Health & Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health and safety protocols and the ability to follow them will be important to keep everyone safe. Communication Skills: You’ll need to be a good communicator, able to interact respectfully with residents and colleagues alike. Keeping things confidential is key. Attention to Detail: From changing hoover bags to checking that light bulbs are working, you’ll need to pay attention to the little details that make a big difference. Time Management: Being a good timekeeper and managing your daily tasks effectively will help you stay on top of things.

Essential Requirements

Additional role requirements:

• DBS check

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.