Salary: £13.28 per hour, plus £30 for each weekend shift worked
Grade: AB
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: Part time, 26 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, between 8am – 5pm)
Location: Skipton, 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.
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 and looking for a Domestic Assistant to support with the presentation and environmental hygiene standards of our homes. The main part of this role will be domestic support in the kitchen; however, you may be called upon to assist with other areas of the home.
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. The role is for a domestic assistant, however other duties may be included as required.
Choose Us?
Working with us means being part of a diverse organisation that offers a wide range of services and with that comes a wealth of career opportunities. Whether you're looking to progress upwards through the career pathway or gain experience in a different care setting, we support your growth every step of the way.
We also offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits, including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Childcare vouchers
- Exclusive discounts across a variety of retailers and services
- Generous holiday entitlement
Join us and discover how your career can thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If you are interested in applying for his role, please submit the online application form. If you would like any further information contact Shannon Rooke, Registered Manager at shannon.rooke@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents
Job Description Domestic Assistant Grade AB.docx
Key Dates
Closing date: 24th November 2026
Shortlisting: 25th November 2026
Interviews: 30th November 2026
Venue for Interview: Ashfield, Carleton Road, Skipton, BD23 2BE
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***DBS***
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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.