Weekend Domestic Assistant

Ad Warrior; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable School is seeking a Weekend Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the premises. Applicants should have previous cleaning experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Training will be provided, and applicants must be committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning/maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
• Previous experience of working in a school or clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining designated areas to required standards.
• Carrying out delegated duties from supervisors.
• Reporting maintenance defects to the Line Manager.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Trustworthy & reliable

Excellent attention to detail

Good team player

Flexible

Education

Good standard of general education

Tools

scrubbing machine

steam cleaners

polishers

Job description

Weekend Domestic Assistant

Location: Canford Magna

Vacancy Type: Permanent

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities

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
• Vacuuming designated areas,
• cob webbing,
• window cleaning,
• wall washing,
• emptying rubbish,
• dusting,
• polishing,
• occasional bed making.
• Operation of cleaning machinery
  • scrubbing machine,
  • steam cleaners
  • 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.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks across School Services Departments as requested by line managers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (D)
• Previous cleaning / maintenance experience (D)
• Working knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations (D)
• Previous experience of working in a school and / or clinical environment. (D)
• Previous experience of operating cleaning machinery (scrubbing machine, steam cleaners & polishers) (D)
• Ability to follow instructions (E)
• Ability to show a sympathetic approach towards pupils (E)
• Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision (E)
• Good communication skills (E)
• Trustworthy & reliable (E)
• Excellent attention to detail (E)
• Friendly and approachable personality (E)
• Good team player (E)
• Neat appearance (E)
• Flexible (E)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to complete your application.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.