Job Description

Salary: 12.60 per hour

Grade: AB

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 24 hours per week

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

If you are looking for a chance to give something back to the community whilst embarking on a fulfilling career, this could be the job for you.



As a domestic assistant, your role will be fundamental to the presentation and environmental hygiene standards of our homes. This is working in the home cleaning and covers an established rota pattern with alternate weekends off.



You will undertake domestic duties within a residential establishment:


To undertake cleaning as requested, including cleaning of vacated rooms /bedsits /spring cleaning To undertake laundry duties Operate powered equipment including laundry machines and vacuum cleaners Occasionally oversee residents in carrying out domestic duties as part of their rehabilitation Basic food preparation/storage

You will be required to have an understanding/experience of undertaking domestic laundry duties and tasks and an understanding of the safe and effective use of cleaning equipment and cleaning materials. You will have a basic understanding of the Health and Safety issues in relation to cleaning process and the general safety of colleagues and residents. Part of the duties is to collect laundry, launder, and return to residents' rooms, so an understanding of dignity and understanding is a key part of the role.

Why choose us?

We provide a wide range of staff benefits, some of which include a competitive rate of pay and access to range of salary sacrifice schemes and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme.



If you are interest in this role, please complete our online application form.



To discuss the vacancy further please contact Timothy Chapman, Registered Manager, on 01723 513563 or email Timothy.Chapman@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Domestic Assistant Grade AB.docx

Total Rewards

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Venue for Interview: Silver Birches, Station Avenue, Filey, YO14 9AH

DBS

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.



We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.





North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Domestic Assistant

Posted:

23/07/2025

Closing date:

01/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59