Casual Cleaning Operative | Broadfield House, Leyland

Domestic/Laundry Assistant (Casual) Salary: £13.45 per hour | Hours: Casual (0 per week) | Locations: Broadfield House, Leyland Shifts: 09:00–14:00, 09:00–12:00, 14:00–19:00 (Mon–Sun)  International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship  Local Government Reorganisation The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 20 28. If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation. Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Role We are seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Casual Domestic/Laundry Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role provides flexible cover for sickness, holidays, and additional service demands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities Domestic duties: • Clean communal areas, offices, bathrooms, corridors, and resident rooms. • Vacuum, mop, sweep, dust, and polish. • Clean bathrooms/toilets and replenish consumables. • Empty bins and manage waste. • Follow cleaning schedules and complete records. • Use cleaning chemicals/equipment safely. • Report maintenance issues. • Work effectively as part of the team. Laundry duties: • Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, and fold items. • Operate laundry equipment safely. • Follow correct procedures for soiled laundry. • Return items to the correct residents. • Maintain laundry room cleanliness. • Monitor and report low stock levels. General: • Follow infection control, health & safety, and organisational policies. • Provide excellent customer service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Person Specification Essential: • Good attention to detail. • Able to work independently and manage time effectively. • Reliable, punctual, and professional. • Understanding of health & safety and infection control. Desirable: • Previous domestic/cleaning experience. • Experience in a care or healthcare environment. Anyone applying for this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) checks.  A formal offer employment cannot be issued until DBS checks are successfully complete.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pay & Benefits * £13.45 per hour • Supportive team • Full training provided • Uniform supplied   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. 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.  Job Description & Person Specification