Domestic Assistant

FirstGroup plc; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

Underley Garden School is seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team at Kirkby Lonsdale. You will help maintain clean classrooms, living spaces and shared areas, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for students.

No extensive experience is required; a great attitude, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are valued. This role offers flexibility and meaningful work within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• No extensive experience required; attitude and strong work ethic matter most.
• Reliability, positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team are essential.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence and can travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards across classrooms, residential areas, offices and communal spaces.
• Vacuum, mop, dust and sanitise to create a safe environment for students and staff.
• Clean bathrooms and changing facilities and other essential areas.
• Replenish consumables and keep supplies well stocked.
• Report maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide the best environment for students and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Job Title: Domestic Assistant - Part time

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ

Hours: 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Shifts 6am - 9am or 3pm - 6pm flexibility available

Salary: £8,864.25 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Looking for a role that fits around family life while making a real difference? At our specialist school, you'll be part of a team that helps create a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment where students can thrive. As a Domestic Assistant, your work will have a direct impact on students' wellbeing, helping to ensure every classroom, residential area and shared space is clean, cared for and ready for the day ahead. You don't need extensive experience to succeed in this role, just a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Every clean classroom, tidy living space and welcoming environment helps our students feel safe, supported and ready to achieve their potential. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking meaningful work, great work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising spaces to create a safe and welcoming environment.
• Cleaning bathrooms, changing facilities and other essential areas.
• Replenishing consumables and ensuring supplies are well stocked.
• Reporting maintenance, health and safety or repair concerns.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide the best possible environment for students and staff.

What We're Looking For

• Takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces.
• Is reliable, dependable and has a positive attitude.
• Enjoys working as part of a team while being able to work independently.
• Has excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each student to reach their full potential. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are in a commutable distance from areas within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.