Salary: £12.26 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: Part Time - 24 hours per week on a rota basis, Monday -Sunday
Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire
Make Care Matter - Helping us make a difference to those in need.
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.
North Yorkshire Council provides care to a variety of people with a variety of needs in a variety of establishments including care homes and extra care facilities.
As a Domestic Assistant, your role will be fundamental to the presentation and environmental hygiene standards of our homes.
You will be required to have an understanding/experience of undertaking domestic 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.
A great benefit of working for an employer like us is the opportunities which come from the vast range of services we provide. You might be looking to progress upwards through the career pathway and this would provide you with care experience in a different setting.
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.
For further information regarding the role you can view the job description here: Job Description.docx
Find out more about the benefits of working for North Yorkshire Council here: Total Rewards
So what are you waiting for? Apply now by submitting an online application form.
For an informal discussion about this role please call or email Amy on Amy.Ball@northyorks.gov.uk - 01609 536692
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 4th August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Interview Venue: 5 Whitby Road, Pickering
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 share 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.