Domestic Assistant

The Boarding Schools' Association; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Epsom is seeking a dedicated individual to provide high-quality housekeeping and laundry services. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across various student and facility areas while adhering to health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a strong attention to detail and a commitment to hygiene, contributing positively to the school environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or a similar role preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in a hygienic manner.
• Assist in laundry operations and machine maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of storerooms and common areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Epsom College is a co-educational day and boarding school with approximately 1100 pupils aged 11-18. The College is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres. Originally founded by The Royal Medical Benevolent Foundation, today the College strives to develop the individual talents of every girl and boy. Pupils are prepared for life beyond the College with an assured set of values and with the belief that they can make a difference in society. Highest standards of excellence in academic work and co-curricular activities are expected, but equally valued is the development of the pupils into independent responsible adults with a purpose and an understanding of the benefits of contributing to their community.

Department

The Facilities department comprises Porters, Matrons, Laundry, Domestic Assistants and Reception staff, who all report into the Head of Facilities. Working alongside the Head of Facilities is the Facilities Operations Manager, H & S Compliance Officer and Facilities Coordinator.

The Post

The function of this position is to provide a high-quality housekeeping/ laundry service within the College. The provision of effective liaison with the Matron/Line Manager and team to facilitate this service will be essential. To maintain designated areas in a hygienic and safe satisfactory condition according to work schedules and set standards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Cleaning

• To carry out duties in line with safeguarding protocols and procedures.
• To ensure that all student areas, common rooms, staff accommodation, classroom areas and halls are cleaned according to work schedules and set standards.
• To maintain all bathroom, toilet and shower areas in a hygienic condition according to set standards.
• To maintain all kitchen/brewroom areas in a hygienic condition according to set standards.
• To ensure that all floors are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and cleaned in accordance with set standards.

Laundry

• To assist in ensuring the areas within the Laundry are maintained in a safe and hygienic condition.
• To assist in sorting soiled linen prior to loading the washing machines.
• To check machines during wash cycles to ensure continuous performance of washing machines.
• To remove washed linen from washing machines to tumble driers.
• To remove dried linen from tumble driers for folding or ironing.
• To assist in the folding or ironing of clean linen.
• To assist in sorting linen for return to sender.
• To assist in ensuring economic use of equipment by helping to maintain it in a clean and safe condition. To assist in ensuring that all debris and fluff is removed from machines once daily.
• To report any equipment defects to line manager

General

• To assist in end of term deep-cleaning activities as required.
• To ensure that all cleaning storerooms are maintained in a tidy, safe and hygienic condition.
• To ensure that C.O.S.H.H. regulations relating to any cleaning product are adhered to.
• To report all defects to the Matron/Line Manager.
• To maintain a co-operative relationship with staff, students and HMM within your area of responsibility.
• To assist in any other areas of the College as may be required by the Head of Facilities or designate.
• To attend all mandatory and relevant training as required by the Head of Facilities or designate.
• To undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Head of Facilities or designate.
• To be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• To adhere to all relevant regulations. i.e. Fire Precautions, Manual Handling, C.O.S.H.H. etc.
• To be aware of the implications of strangers on campus and conscious of your security responsibilities.
• To carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with safeguarding protocols and procedures.
• To adopt a flexible approach to your role and responsibilities to meet the changing needs of the school.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.

No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to evolve and change over time. This description gives an overall view of the position.