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Domestic Assistant (Part Time - FTC)

Cygnet Health Care

Blackburn, BB2 1TU £13 a year Fixed-Term Posted 14 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Cygnet Health Care Ltd, West Malling

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Domestic Assistant (Part Time - FTC) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be workingpart time, 16 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday, 9am - 1pm), atCygnet Fountainshelping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract to cover maternity for up to 12 months.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP78211122

Job locations

Blackburn

BB2 1TU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstandingDomestic Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be workingpart time, 16 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday, 9am - 1pm), atCygnet Fountainshelping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract to cover maternity for up to 12 months.

Cygnet Fountainsis a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day Provide a cleaning and general house keeping service Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes Replenish stock & ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained Employ safe working practices and adhere to health & safety procedures Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulationsYou are... Experienced in housekeeping or domestic work (desirable) Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable) Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude A good communicatorWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Employee discount savings & Cycle to work schemePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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