Domestic Assistant

Salary: £23,492.04 per annum pro rata (actual salary £12,698.40)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 21/01/2026

We have a new opportunity for a part time Domestic Assistant to join our Estates team at InFocus Charity.
You will work as part of a friendly team carrying out general cleaning duties. Depending on where you are needed, you may be cleaning our offices, the residential houses, classrooms or communal areas and bathrooms. Your duties will include dusting, vacuuming and floor maintenance, including the operation of rotary floor scrubbing machines and all other domestic cleaning appliances.

We are seeking a flexible and adaptable individual to join our welcoming Domestic Services team. In this role, you will support the Domestic Services Supervisor in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality service, ensuring that the School, College, and residential areas are maintained to the required standards of cleanliness.

You should have general experience working in a domestic services environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively. If you are enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and have a friendly, can‑do attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile, we would be delighted to hear from you!

20 hours per week, 7am – 11am, Monday to Friday

• Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day 1
• Paid medical appointments
• Enhanced Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Free Flu vaccinations for care roles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.

Please Note:

Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the recruiting manager for a brief initial conversation to check suitability for the role.

We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence the right to work in the UK.

Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.