Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Ladies Lane
Salary: Grade 2, £13,196 - £13,403 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
20 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of residential children’s homes. Are you passionate about creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children with disabilities and complex health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Domestic to join our team at our short-break children’s home.
At our home, we provide a nurturing environment where children can relax, have fun, and feel valued during their short stays. Your role is vital in ensuring the home is clean, hygienic, and well-prepared so every child feels comfortable and settled. You will manage tasks such as cleaning bedrooms and communal areas, and laundry, helping to create a homely atmosphere that supports the care team in delivering exceptional experiences.
About you:
You will be highly motivated, reliable, and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You’ll be flexible and proactive, able to work as part of a team and respond to changing needs. Experience in a domestic or cleaning role, ideally within a care or residential setting, is desirable. You’ll have good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to following health and safety and infection control procedures. Above all, you’ll understand the importance of creating a welcoming environment for children and families during their short breaks.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Ladies Lane is a warm and welcoming short-break children’s home where every day makes a difference. As part of our supportive and professional team, you’ll help create a safe, caring environment for children and young people with complex needs. We value respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. At Ladies Lane, every contribution mattersand every role is truly rewarding.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For further information, please contact Julie Whitehead at julie.whitehead@wigan.gov.uk
Priority Candidates Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
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