Housekeeper
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, term time only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Actual Annual Salary: £22,710.22 - £23,621.48 depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
The School
As part of our growth strategy, a well-established education group is pleased to be opening a brand new SEND Secondary School in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for young neurodivergent people aged 11-16. Most of our students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.
The Role:
Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will be expected to work collaboratively, professionally, and effectively as part of our team. Along with staff, you may liaise with our young people, parents, carers, and visitors, so it is essential to have excellent communication skills and display empathy, patience, and kindness.
Key Accountabilities
1. Prioritising safeguarding in all work.
2. Responsible for cleaning and using cleaning materials as directed by the product details and operating cleaning machinery on soft and hard surfaces, e.g., vacuum cleaners.
3. Responding to incidents during the school day to ensure cleanliness is maintained throughout.
4. Using and abiding by daily, weekly, and monthly checklists to ensure thorough cleaning is carried out.
5. Working collaboratively and positively in the interests of our young people.
6. Safeguarding the young people in our care, working professionally, effectively, and sensitively to ensure that all young people are safe and feel safe with any concerns listened to and acted upon appropriately.
7. Accurately, factually, and professionally reporting any incidents involving our young people, including safeguarding and prevent, to the appropriate person (Team Leader/Designated Safeguarding Officer/Safeguarding Team) within 24 hours of the incident.
Candidates must:
1. Proven experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper.
2. Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
3. Customer-oriented and friendly.
4. Prioritisation and time management skills.
5. Working quickly without compromising quality.
6. Experience in supporting in the care or education industry.
7. An understanding of working with people with a disability (desirable).
8. Be committed to being neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative as expected by all our staff and be able to communicate effectively with our young people and their families.
What's on offer?
1. Training and Development: We strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
2. Save money on your bills: With the cost of living rising, we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance, and more.
3. Competitive Pay and Reward: Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to ensure they are comparable or better than other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme, and Life Assurance.
4. UK Health Cash Plan: This plan can help cover your day-to-day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner.
5. Employee Assistance Programme: Your health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information, and a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
6. Refer a friend for £1,000: We'll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply).
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