Job Description
Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC624195
Salary Range: £24,521 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Stubbington Study Centre, Fareham
Hours per week: 10 or 13.5
Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only)
Closing Date: 4 June 2026
Interview Date: 12 June 2026
The Role:
Stubbington Study Centre is a very popular facility that delivers residential, learning outside the classroom experiences to primary aged children.
Accommodating over 100 children per week during term-time, the Centre provides children, who are often on their first trip away from home, with wonderful experiences that stay with them for a lifetime, building confidence and bringing classroom learning to life.
We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Domestic Assistant who can undertake physically demanding tasks, to help maintain the children's accommodation and thus ensure that their stay with us is positive.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain cleanliness of domestic areas within timescales, including dusting, washing hard surfaces, sweeping floors, vacuuming, emptying bins, cleaning sinks, showers and toilets
- Make beds and preparing accommodation for the arrival of residential customers
- Undertake cleaning of other buildings and facilities on site, including office, meeting rooms, classrooms, etc
- Maintain an awareness of Hampshire County Council's and Centre’s policies and procedures and applying them in the day-to-day job requirements
- Be part of a team of four Domestic Assistants
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for candidates who are reliable and trustworthy, with the stamina and resilience required to undertake physically demanding tasks. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, alongside a keen attention to detail, is essential. Applicants should demonstrate strong customer care skills, as well as excellent time-management abilities, whilst flexibility is key, as candidates must be willing and able to take on additional duties related to the role as required.
Please note the differing hours for the role:
- 9.00 - 12.30 Tuesday (13.5 hour role only)
- 9:00 - 1:30 Wednesday
- 11:00 - 4:30 Friday
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Additional Information:
Domestic Assistant (Cleaning) Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
David Farmer, Site Manager on 01329 662244
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.