Domestic - CMB2707e

Cumberland Council; Maryport; On-site; GBP 15,222,000 - 15,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Maryport is recruiting for a cleaning/housekeeping role at Parkside Residential Home. The position is 16 hours per week at £13.28 per hour on a temporary 12-month contract. The role focuses on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and supporting infection control across the home and its immediate surroundings.

Applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. The council encourages diverse applicants and offers opportunities for growth within public services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Location: Parkside Residential Home, Maryport

Salary: £13.28 per hour

Hours: 16 hours per week

Contract: Temporary (12 Months)

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lisa Tugman by email at [e-mail]

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 applicants as 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).

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: 25/10/2026
• Interview date: TBC