Domestic Assistant - Plean Dene

Job Posted: 20 June 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 2, £24,028.00 to £24,278.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £11,364.59 to £11,482.84)
• Industries: Domestic Services

17.5 hours per week

 The Isle of Wight Council operates Plean Dene Residential Learning Disability Home which provide a safe environment for the Residents enabling them to lead fulfilled and enriched lives.

The shift patterns will be:

• 5hrs daily from 10am – 3pm
• 3 days one week then 4 days the next which includes working every other weekend

We are seeking to appoint positive committed Domestic staff you will be working within a team of Support Workers within the home, you will need to maintain The High standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Candidates need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of infection control and COSHH.

We have extensive cleaning and guidance to ensure everyone is kept safe due to the vulnerabilities of the people who live at Plean Dene. You will be provided with all necessary PPE and products; you will also be responsible to ensuring all PPE and cleaning products are in stock and ordered accordingly.

Training will be given in these areas along with other mandatory courses, to aid you within your Role. Candidates need to be empathetic, caring and a good team player.  You will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS due to working with vulnerable adults.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service, which has a person-centred approach and actively supports and maximises residents' independence and life experience. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy with a clear commitment to excellence.

You will be well supported and receive regular structured supervision, training and development opportunities.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Grimes at 01983 866015.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct 

our values, culture and inclusivity 

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The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

This vacancy is open to all employees and agency workers working for the Council. Please view information pack and complete your job application online at https://wightnet.iow.gov.uk/jobvacancies  

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected] Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

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