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Kedleston Group Ltd is an independent organisation which owns and operates a group of schools/homes for children with a range of special educational needs. Kedleston’s vision is to become the most respected provider of specialist schooling in the country.  We are committed to achieving this by investing in our people, practices and infrastructure.

High Peak School is a residential school providing 52 week provision for young people aged 7 to 18 years with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties and we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join us as a Domestic Assistant.

The Domestic Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Housekeeping Supervisor with daily cleaning and housekeeping duties between the hours of 27 hours per week (7am - 1pm Mon & Fri   –   7am - 12 Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning to a high standard the area or areas delegated by the Housekeeping Manager.
• Storing safely all cleaning materials at the end of the duty period in the appropriate storage facility.
• Participating in thorough ‘Spring Cleaning’ of allocated areas during School holidays.
• Adhering to good health and hygiene practices.
• On occasion, when required by the Housekeeping Supervisor to cover for absent colleagues, by assisting the Cook with the preparation and cooking of food.
• Participating in arrangements for your Induction, supervision, training and development.
• Undertaking qualifications deemed necessary by the Housekeeping Manager/ Principal/ Registered Manager to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Person Specification:

• Experience previously in a housekeeping role
• Hard working attitude
• Organised approach

If you are hardworking, enthusiastic and have good attention to detail then we would love to hear from you

Kedleston Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.