Cleaning & Laundry Assistant
CLEANER AND LAUNDRY ASSISTANT
Permanent | 20-30 hours per week (TBC with successful candidate) | 41 weeks per year | 6.00am start OR 6.00pm finish required
Required: ASAP
The Post
We are seeking to appoint a Cleaning and Laundry Assistant as soon as possible to join our wonderful Domestic Team and assist in delivering a high-quality cleaning service to meet the needs of our vibrant, happy school. The role will include undertaking routine domestic/cleaning activities.
The successful candidate should be a dedicated, flexible and approachable person. They will be able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills and be able to develop good relations with staff, pupils and the wider school community.
The working hours will vary but will require a 6.00am start OR a 6.00pm finish.
Job Description
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To carry out duties which include: cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting of designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas) and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate powered equipment;
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To carry out such other duties as may be allocated from time to time;
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To report all defects/hazards immediately to the Cleaning Supervisor;
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To ensure that all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to the Cleaning Supervisor;
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To follow safe working practices at all times and in particular to observe all Fire/Health and Safety/ COSHH regulations;
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To participate in training in order to effectively undertake all aspects of the role;
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To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene with special attention to hands, hair care and appearance;
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To be an active and helpful member of the team, to contribute to staff meetings, to attend training sessions and to contribute to ensure that the School is a friendly and supportive working environment.
The School
Ashfold is an established co-educational Preparatory School for around 270 children aged 3-13+ set in a beautiful Jacobean mansion with its own thirty-acre estate in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside just twenty minutes from Oxford, Thame and Aylesbury.
The school has expanded significantly over the last fifteen years and invested heavily in its infrastructure and support systems. We aim to give every child the firmest possible grounding in the core academic subjects, within a small caring family community where children both know each other and all of the staff.
Application
Please review the Candidate Brochure provided, and complete the Ashfold Application Form. This is to be sent to hr@ashfoldschool.co.uk
Applications not submitted on the Ashfold Application Form, or applications not completed in full, will not be considered.
Closing date: This vacancy will be closed when we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Interview: Ashfold School reserves the right to interview immediately for selected candidates that fit the selection criteria.
Ashfold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Charity Number 272663.