Cleaning Domestic (Care Only) | Part time | Meadowfield House, Preston | Fulwood, Lancashire

Salary £13.45 per hour | 17.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Meadowfield House, Preston | Fulwood, Lancashire

Domestic Assistant

Location: Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NX

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

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a dependable and detail‑focused Domestic Assistant to join our team at Meadowfield 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Person Specification

Essential

• 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

Desirable

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

Job Description and Person Specification

Working Hours

Total weekly hours: 17.5

14:00-19:00

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

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

Pay & Benefits

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

Extra Information

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.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications