Domestic Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambian Wing College Bournemouth is seeking a Domestic Assistant to help provide a clean, safe living and learning environment for students aged 16-25 with high-functioning autism and complex needs. The role supports daily operations across residential and educational spaces.

The position is 20 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with a salary of £11,560.32 per annum. You will perform cleaning tasks, follow safety rules, and work as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual attendance in a residential/educational setting.
• Knowledge of methods for cleaning different surfaces.
• Understanding of safe working practices and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Attend work reliably and punctually.
• Clean all items and areas allocated by the line manager.
• Use materials effectively and safely.
• Ensure equipment is stored securely after use.
• Maintain health and safety for self and others in a busy environment.

Job description

Domestic AssistantCambian Wing College - Bournemouth20 hours per week, 39 working weeks per yearSalary of £11,560.32 per annumAlthough Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time.The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.The Domestic Assistant's job involves cleaning various parts of the property in order to maintain a clean, hygienic, safe and pleasant environment in which people can live and work.Wing CollegeCambian Wing College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 16-25 who have needs of High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs to gain valuable life skills, qualifications and confidence to support their onward journey towards independence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend work reliably and punctually.
• Clean all items and areas allocated to you by your line manager.
• To use all materials in an effective and economic way.
• Use all equipment and materials in a safe way, make sure that students/residents do not get hold of harmful substances whilst you are using them.
• Ensure that all equipment is stored securely in the correct place after use.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to understand the hazards in the workplace, to comply with safety rules and procedures to ensure that nothing you do, or fail to do, puts yourself or others at risk. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for students.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of methods of cleaning different surfaces
• Knowledge of safe working practice
• Experience using equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with young people and staff whilst working within a busy environment.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.