Domestic Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | OX15 4PE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Bloxham School |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Bloxham School is looking to appoint A Domestic Assistant to
undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of
designated areas and associated accommodation to ensure they
are kept in a clean and hygienic condition in accordance with the
high standards set by Bloxham School whilst ensuring a safe,
comfortable environment at all times.
You will be required to clean to the standards set out in the
Bloxham School Residential Cleaning Standards Manual and to use
equipment and cleaning products as directed.
Cleaning Area’s
You will be asked to clean a wide variety of areas and items
which may include corridors, classrooms, changing rooms, halls,
social areas, sports facilities, boarding houses, kitchens, study
bedrooms, dormitories, bathrooms and toilets, staff
accommodation, medical facilities.
Equipment
You will be required to use powered cleaning equipment such as
Vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet shampooers and non-powered
cleaning equipment.
Location
You will be allocated a cleaning area however you could be
asked to move from one area in the school to another at any
time to help cover sickness or staff shortage or preparation for a
school event.
Duties include (but not limited to):
• Clean; kitchens, floors, worktops, white goods and bins
inside and out. Classroom and bedroom furniture.
• Empty / clean bins and carry rubbish to main bin areas.
• Hoover bedrooms, corridors, shared common rooms.
• High and low-level dusting & internal glass cleaning.
• Remove marks from walls
• Tidy cables and controls for all TV’s, DVD’s and
entertainment machines general tidying.
• Deep clean at the end or start of each term
Additional Duties:
• Other work will be allocated as directed by the Operations &
Logistics Manager and Supervisors.
• House matrons may direct you to a particular area of work in
the case of an emergency or priority. Should this affect your
other duties you must inform your supervisor and they will
liaise directly with the matrons.
• Out of school term time you will be required to maintain
cleaning standards for External Lets who hire the school
facilities and support staff who remain on site.
KEY INFORMATION
Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Operations & Logistics Manager
Working Hours: We have the below shift times available:
• 6.5 hours a day, 6:00am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday, 52
weeks of the year.
Additional shift times and hours, including weekends, may be
offered on occasions to meet business needs.
Salary: Full time equivalent £22,412
BENEFITS
• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension
scheme
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and
fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor
available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
• Have a warm and sympathetic personality
• Have a ‘can-do’, proactive attitude
• Be able to use own initiative
• A good team player but to also be able to work on
your own.
• Be willing to attend training courses, as appropriate
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise, planning own
workload to fit around the needs of the House/floor
• To wear uniform and PPE as required
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of working in a school
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham
School application form. Applications will be assessed
upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview
and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an
early application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham
School website. If you have any queries, please
contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at
recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
We look forward to receiving your application.
SAFEGUARDING
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and
the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry
out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants
will be required to provide details of their online profile,
including social media account names/handles, as part of their
application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom
s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The
post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance
with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the
course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder
becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or
welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns
to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare
all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance
of attending an interview (including those which are "spent"
unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order
to assess their suitability to work with children
Bloxham School is looking to appoint A Domestic Assistant to
undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of
designated areas and associated accommodation to ensure they
are kept in a clean and hygienic condition in accordance with the
high standards set by Bloxham School whilst ensuring a safe,
comfortable environment at all times.
You will be required to clean to the standards set out in the
Bloxham School Residential Cleaning Standards Manual and to use
equipment and cleaning products as directed.
Cleaning Area’s
You will be asked to clean a wide variety of areas and items
which may include corridors, classrooms, changing rooms, halls,
social areas, sports facilities, boarding houses, kitchens, study
bedrooms, dormitories, bathrooms and toilets, staff
accommodation, medical facilities.
Equipment
You will be required to use powered cleaning equipment such as
Vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet shampooers and non-powered
cleaning equipment.
Location
You will be allocated a cleaning area however you could be
asked to move from one area in the school to another at any
time to help cover sickness or staff shortage or preparation for a
school event.
Duties include (but not limited to):
• Clean; kitchens, floors, worktops, white goods and bins
inside and out. Classroom and bedroom furniture.
• Empty / clean bins and carry rubbish to main bin areas.
• Hoover bedrooms, corridors, shared common rooms.
• High and low-level dusting & internal glass cleaning.
• Remove marks from walls
• Tidy cables and controls for all TV’s, DVD’s and
entertainment machines general tidying.
• Deep clean at the end or start of each term
Additional Duties:
• Other work will be allocated as directed by the Operations &
Logistics Manager and Supervisors.
• House matrons may direct you to a particular area of work in
the case of an emergency or priority. Should this affect your
other duties you must inform your supervisor and they will
liaise directly with the matrons.
• Out of school term time you will be required to maintain
cleaning standards for External Lets who hire the school
facilities and support staff who remain on site.
KEY INFORMATION
Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Operations & Logistics Manager
Working Hours: We have the below shift times available:
• 6.5 hours a day, 6:00am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday, 52
weeks of the year.
Additional shift times and hours, including weekends, may be
offered on occasions to meet business needs.
Salary: Full time equivalent £22,412
BENEFITS
• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension
scheme
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and
fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor
available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
• Have a warm and sympathetic personality
• Have a ‘can-do’, proactive attitude
• Be able to use own initiative
• A good team player but to also be able to work on
your own.
• Be willing to attend training courses, as appropriate
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise, planning own
workload to fit around the needs of the House/floor
• To wear uniform and PPE as required
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of working in a school
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham
School application form. Applications will be assessed
upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview
and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an
early application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham
School website. If you have any queries, please
contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at
recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
We look forward to receiving your application.
SAFEGUARDING
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and
the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry
out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants
will be required to provide details of their online profile,
including social media account names/handles, as part of their
application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom
s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The
post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance
with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the
course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder
becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or
welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns
to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare
all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance
of attending an interview (including those which are "spent"
unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order
to assess their suitability to work with children