Domestic Assistant

Canford; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a diligent cleaner to assist the Housekeeping Department in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across designated areas.

You will perform wet cleaning, vacuuming, window washing and occasional deep cleaning, reporting issues to the Line Manager and following health and safety requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and a professional appearance on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or maintenance preferred.
• COSHH & Health & Safety awareness required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as delegated by Housekeeping Supervisors/Manager.
• Clean toilets, bathrooms, showers, changing rooms and small domestic kitchens.
• Vacuuming, cobwebbing, window cleaning, dusting, polishing, bed making.
• Operate cleaning machinery (scrubbing machine, steam cleaners, polishers).
• Report maintenance defects to Line Manager and communicate issues promptly.
• Ensure security by locking doors and windows as required.
• Attend training and development sessions as required.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene and neat appearance.

Skills

COSHH & Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Good standard of general education

Tools

Cleaning machinery (scrubbing machine, steam cleaner, polishers)

Job description

As part of the Housekeeping Department, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas to the standards required by the school.

DUTIES

• To carry out duties as delegated by the Housekeeping Supervisors and / or Housekeeping Manager, which will include any / all of the following:
• Wet Work: cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, showers, changing rooms and small domestic kitchens.
• Vacuuming designated areas, cob webbing, window cleaning, wall washing, emptying rubbish, dusting, polishing, occasional bed making.
• Operation of cleaning machinery i.e. scrubbing machine, steam cleaners and polishers.
• Extra special cleaning / deep cleaning will be required to include specialised floor finishes and carpet cleaning during specific periods.
• To report all maintenance defects for furnishings, furniture, fitments and building fabric to the Line Manager
• Communicating any issues that need addressing to the Line Manager
• To be security conscious and lock all doors and windows as required
• To comply with all legal and school requirements whilst on site to include fire, health and safety and COSHH.
• To attend training and development sessions as and when required.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and a neat appearance, wearing a uniform where required.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties deemed appropriate as requested by managers.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Good standard of general education
• Previous cleaning / maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of COSHH & Health & Safety
• Previous experience working in a school environment
• Previous experience operating cleaning machinery (scrubbing machine, steam cleaner & polishers)
• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to show a sympathetic approach towards pupils
• Able to use initiative and work without direct supervision
• Trustworthy, reliable & excellent attention to detail
• Friendly & approachable
• Excellent team player

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.