Early Morning Domestic Assistant

Epsom College is a co-educational day and boarding school with approximately 1100 pupils aged 11-18. The College is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres.

We are seeking an Early Morning Domestic Assistant 15 hours per week, Monday to Saturday 6am-8:30am.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To maintain the Sports Pavilion and associated areas in a hygienic and satisfactory condition according to work schedules and set standards. Please note this role involves loan working which may not be suitable for everyone.

**MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. To carry out daily cleaning duties as required, working to daily schedules and checklists within the Sports Pavilion & associated areas.

2. To ensure that all tasks within the Sports Pavilion and associated areas are completed to the required standard.

3. To maintain all washroom facilities in a hygienic condition according to set standards.

4. To ensure that C.O.S.H.H regulations relating to any cleaning product are adhered to.

5. To undertake deep-cleaning activities and any other periodic tasks as required.

6. To carry out duties in line with the College’s safeguarding protocols and procedures.

7. To report any maintenance defects with equipment and within the working environment to the line manager for further action/ investigation.

8. To be of smart appearance and appropriately dressed in the uniform provided.

9. To be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. To ensure adherence to Safeguarding protocols and other relevant regulations. i.e. Fire Precautions, Manual Handling, C.O.S.H.H. etc.

10. To attend all mandatory and relevant training as required by the Head of Facilities or designate.

11. To be aware of the security requirements and the implications of strangers on campus.

12. To adopt a flexible approach to the role and undertake any other reasonable task as requested. i.e. support porters team and internal/ external events.

**Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.**

**Essential Qualification, Experience and Skills Requirements**
- Experience of cleaning to specified standards
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding procedures and protocols.
- Customer focused
- Good communication and listening skills
- Even temper and able to remain calm, patient and polite at all times
- Reliable, punctual and a flexible approach to duties.

**Desirable Qualification, Experience and Skills Requirements**
- Working within a school environment
- Experience of cleaning within a commercial environment

The selection panel reserves the right to enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to attain a manageable field

**Terms and Conditions**
- **Salary**: £10,818 per annum
- **Hours**: 15 hours per week Monday to Saturday from 6am to 8.30am (some flexibility to cover for school events i.e. Open Mornings/ Founders Day)
- **Holidays**: The holiday entitlement is a total of 28 days paid holiday per annum including bank holidays increasing by 1 day per annum to a maximum of 33 days per annum following 5 years continuous service inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time working.
- **Pension**:The College operates the Epsom College Automatic Enrolment Scheme. The Scheme is administered by the Pensions Trust. Eligibility is based on statutory criteria. If eligible, the Employee will be required to contribute a minimum of 5% of Basic Salary and the College will contribute 4% in compliance with current pension regulations.
- **Life Assurance**: Staff who are active members of the Pension scheme will be afforded life assurance cover at 2 times basic annual salary at no cost to the employee.

**Employee Benefits include**:
**School Fee Discount**: Subject to qualifying conditions a generous school fee discount is offered.

**Refreshments**: Free refreshments available and free meals when the dining room is open during break times.

**Health, Fitness and Wellbeing**: Free use of Fitness suite and swimming pool are available to staff at certain times.

**Employee Assistance Programme**:The College offers an employee assistance programme including counselling and other support services.

**Cycle to Work**: Subject to qualifying conditions, the College offers a cycle to work loan scheme

**Parking**:Free car parking for staff is available on campus.

**Computer Loan**: Subject to qualifying conditions, the College offers a computer loan scheme.

**Application**

Applicants are encouraged to contact Kay Wright, Head of Facilities on 01372 821260 to discuss further.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £10,818.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person