Domestic (Homeless Accommodation Sites) CMB2793e

Westmorland & Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Domestic Assistant to support Homeless Accommodation Services in Carlisle. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, performing cleaning duties, and assisting with wellbeing and safeguarding under supervision.

The position is part-time (14 hours per week) with a permanent contract, offering a pro-rata salary of £9,237 per annum. DBS checks are required and interviews are guaranteed for eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for service users.
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties in homeless accommodation sites.
• Follow infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns and support wellbeing and safeguarding of residents.

Job description

Domestic (Homeless Accommodation Sites)

Salary: £9,237 pro-rata per annum

Hours: 14 hours per week

Location: Homeless Accommodation Sites (Carlisle)

Contract: Permanent

About the role

As a Domestic Assistant within our Homeless Accommodation Service, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for service users. You will carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties, follow infection control and health and safety procedures, report maintenance concerns, and support the wellbeing and safeguarding of residents. Working as part of a team, you will contribute to delivering a high-quality service while maintaining professional standards and flexibility to meet service needs.

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 Check

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).

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.

Contact

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

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 02/12/2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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