Overview
Housekeeper (Boarding House Assistant) role with Wellington College—a role focused on day-to-day care and wellbeing of boarders to the highest standard. The position is listed with a comprehensive set of benefits and working arrangements.
The Role
We are offering a working week during term time of 26 hours, 52 weeks per year on a rota basis. A choice of working either: 7:30 – 11:30 with 1 long day a week and every other Saturday or 14:00 – 18:00 with 1 long day a week and every other Saturday. Please confirm when applying if you are looking to work either the morning or afternoon shift; these shifts cannot be split over both. During Wellington College school holidays the working week would be Monday – Thursday, 7:30-12:45, Friday 7:30-12:30.
Main Responsibilities
* Complete daily cleaning tasks as assigned, following the house cleaning schedule
* Coordinate a full call-over when waking boarders in the morning
* Monitor pupils' medical needs, including administering and observing prescribed and non-prescribed medication
* Arrange travel for pupils to A&E or personal appointments
* Manage access for visitors and contractors to the house
Person Specification
* A well-developed understanding of the English language, both spoken and written
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A caring, reliable, and proactive approach
* Awareness of safeguarding requirements (desirable)
* Previous experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential)
Benefits
Competitive salary and a extensive benefits package including annual leave, lunch during shifts, health club membership, pension contributions, EAP, cycle-to-work, free parking, tuition fee remission, and health cash plan. Details shown in the original listing.
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An outline of safeguarding checks and right-to-work requirements is provided in the original posting. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclosures may be required. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy earlier if appropriate. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. All applicants must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to provide supporting documents.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the recruitment website’s Support page. Applications should be submitted through the designated application form on the vacancy site.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.
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