Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £9,261.75 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 310811FAJ |
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Job Title: Domestic Assistant
Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Hours: 15 per week | Monday–Friday | 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Salary: £9,261.75 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Make a real difference every day by helping to keep Westbourne School a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Cleaning Operative to join our friendly on‑site team and deliver a high‑quality daily cleaning service across the school.
What you'll be doing
You’ll play a key part in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Your work will help create a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
Daily responsibilities include:
Carrying out general cleaning tasks such as emptying bins, vacuuming carpets, damp dusting, floor care and washroom cleaning
Using electrical cleaning equipment, including suction machines and floor maintenance machinery
Responding to emergency cleaning needs, including floods or bodily fluids
Communicating effectively with the site representative and your cleaning colleagues
Completing any additional duties appropriate to the role
Following all health and safety procedures, including COSHH, risk assessments, colour‑coding and manufacturer instructions
Delivering cleaning services in line with the site’s contract specification and service level agreement
Ensuring all on‑site documentation (e.g., health and safety folder) is followed
Managing your time effectively and working to agreed standards
Providing excellent customer care and maintaining a professional, positive attitude
What you'll bring
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience liaising with premises supervisors and frontline staff
Ideally has some understanding of the cleaning industry (desirable, not essential)
Demonstrates excellent customer care in their daily work
Works efficiently, takes pride in their work and looks for ways to improve services
Works well with colleagues but is also confident working independently
Shares Westbourne School’s commitment to safeguarding and treating everyone with respect
About Us
Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Job Title: Domestic Assistant
Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Hours: 15 per week | Monday–Friday | 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Salary: £9,261.75 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Make a real difference every day by helping to keep Westbourne School a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Cleaning Operative to join our friendly on‑site team and deliver a high‑quality daily cleaning service across the school.
What you'll be doing
You’ll play a key part in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the building. Your work will help create a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
Daily responsibilities include:
Carrying out general cleaning tasks such as emptying bins, vacuuming carpets, damp dusting, floor care and washroom cleaning
Using electrical cleaning equipment, including suction machines and floor maintenance machinery
Responding to emergency cleaning needs, including floods or bodily fluids
Communicating effectively with the site representative and your cleaning colleagues
Completing any additional duties appropriate to the role
Following all health and safety procedures, including COSHH, risk assessments, colour‑coding and manufacturer instructions
Delivering cleaning services in line with the site’s contract specification and service level agreement
Ensuring all on‑site documentation (e.g., health and safety folder) is followed
Managing your time effectively and working to agreed standards
Providing excellent customer care and maintaining a professional, positive attitude
What you'll bring
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience liaising with premises supervisors and frontline staff
Ideally has some understanding of the cleaning industry (desirable, not essential)
Demonstrates excellent customer care in their daily work
Works efficiently, takes pride in their work and looks for ways to improve services
Works well with colleagues but is also confident working independently
Shares Westbourne School’s commitment to safeguarding and treating everyone with respect
About Us
Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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