Cleaning Domestic; Care | Part time | Dolphinlee House

Domestic Assistant

Salary £13.45 per hour | 17.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Dolphin lee House | Lancaster City, Lancashire

Location:

Dolphin lee House, Patterdale Road, Lancaster LA1 3LZ

Hours:

17.5 hours per week, 14:00-19:00

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

We are looking for a dependable and detail‑focused Domestic Assistant to join our team at Dolphin lee House. You will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and be committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness.

• Perform general cleaning duties across the building, including communal areas, offices, bathrooms, corridors, and resident areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and polish surfaces as required.
• Clean bathrooms and toilets to a high standard, ensuring hygiene and safety at all times.
• Replace consumables such as soap, towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal in line with organisational procedures.
• Follow designated cleaning schedules and maintain appropriate cleaning records.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and in accordance with training.
• Report maintenance issues or concerns promptly to the management team.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.

Job Description and Person Specification

• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Awareness of health and safety and infection‑control practices.

• Previous cleaning or domestic experience.
• Experience in a care, or healthcare environment.

Total weekly working hours: 17.5 hours

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Training provided
• Uniform supplied

DBS – The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.