Location: Barrow, Kendal or Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for a friendly, reliable, and hardworking Domestic Assistant to help keep our home clean, safe, and welcoming for our residents, visitors, and staff.
This is more than just a cleaning role - you’ll play an important part in creating a comfortable environment where residents feel happy and cared for. You’ll work as part of a supportive team, follow infection control and COSHH procedures, and help maintain high standards throughout the home.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a positive attitude, and is willing to work weekends and attend training in line with CQC standards. Previous experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.
If you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact [NAME] on [CONTACT INFO].
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24/06/26
Interview date: W/C 29/06/26
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
