Housekeeper

Aspris Children's Services; Chorley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward & discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Career progression & ongoing training

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Children's Services is recruiting a Housekeeper for Oliver House School. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, toilets and communal areas, with a flexible approach and readiness to assist as needed. The role runs Monday to Friday, 1:45pm to 4:45pm.

Prior cleaning experience is helpful, but attitude and reliability are valued just as highly. We offer non-driver applicants the opportunity to apply and further training and progression within

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial.
• Non-drivers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Keep classrooms, learning spaces, toilets/washrooms and communal areas clean and ready for the next school day.
• Complete simple cleaning checklists and monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies.
• Vacuum, mop, dust and wipe surfaces throughout the school.
• Assist with laundry including towels used for swimming and other activities.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Oliver House School are recruiting for a Housekeeper to join our team! We are looking for passionate people to make sure our sites are safe and comfortable, whilst covering all aspects of housekeeping. You will will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the school and will have a flexible approach and be able to respond quickly to requests for assistance.

Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!

About the school:

Oliver House School is an independent specialist day and residential School for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 who have autism and complex learning needs. The school's aim is to bring about the best in every young person to enable them to achieve positive experiences and progress according to their own individual abilities. We are an innovative school that has high aspirations for the education of pupils with Autism.

What you'll be doing:

We're looking for someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and doesn't mind getting stuck in. No two days are quite the same, but your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping classrooms, learning spaces, toilets/washrooms and communal areas clean, tidy, and ready for the next school day.
• Completing simple cleaning checklists to help keep everything on track, and keeping an eye on cleaning supplies - letting us know when stock needs replenishing.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and wiping down surfaces throughout the school.
• Assisting with laundry, including towels used for swimming and other school activities.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 1:45pm - 4:45pm

About You:

You don't need to be a cleaning expert, but you'll be reliable, hardworking, and happy to roll up your sleeves. You'll take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail, and enjoy being part of a friendly school team.

Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial, but just as important is a positive attitude and a willingness to help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff.

Non-drivers are welcome to apply.

As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

If you want to progress your career, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Up to £42,436.00 per annum depending on experience