Domestic Assistant, Goathill (5949) - CNS05935

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Domestic Assistant for a permanent position in Goathill. You will provide essential domestic assistance to maintain cleanliness and safety for service users. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and understand the needs of the clients. The role requires adherence to health protocols and includes a Distant Islands Allowance, with a salary range of £14,356 - £14,501 per annum. Closing date for applications is Monday 15 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning, preferably in a work setting.
• Ability to understand, retain, and act on instructions.
• Understanding of the needs of the client group.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance in the Home.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the Home for health and safety.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Ability to understand and act on instructions

Understanding of client needs

Job description

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Domestic Assistant, Goathill (5949)
28.5 hours Per Week, Permanent Position
£14,356 - £14,501 per annum, inclusive of £1,498 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

You will provide domestic assistance in the Home, with particular responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Home, to the standard necessary for the health and safety of the service users.

You should have experience of cleaning, preferably to a schedule or in a work setting and the ability to understand, retain and act on instructions. You should have an understanding of the needs of the client group.

The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this post.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Adults (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot)

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 15 December 2025