Domestic - CMB2668e

Cumberland Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 15,154,000 - 15,842,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is hiring for a Cleaning Assistant at The Gables Residential Home in Whitehaven. The role focuses on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the home and its immediate surroundings, in line with Infection Control policies.

The position is 17 hours per week on a temporary basis with a DBS check required (Enhanced). Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Closing date is 5 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home and its immediate surroundings.
• Adhere to Infection Control Policy and promote good hygiene.

Job description

Location: The Gables Residential Home, Whitehaven

Salary: £12.65 per hour (£11,217 per annum pro pro rata equivalent)

Hours: 17 hours per week

Contract: Temporary

About This Opportunity

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home/service unit and its immediate parameters and adhere to the Infection Control Policy and promote good hygiene.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 05/10/2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council