Are you an organised individual who can work independently and prides themselves on completing tasks to a high standard? Then our Cleaning & Facilities Assistant role will be right for you!
The Cleaning and Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our school for autistic children, by carrying out routine and emergency cleaning. You will also be responsible for the organisation of resources ensuring stocks are sufficient. In addition, this role will support the vehicle coordination of pupil arrivals & departures.
Salary: £20,800 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 5:00pm
Annual Leave: 25 days to be taken during Jigsaw School closure
As the Cleaning & Facilities Assistant you will:
- Complete regular and one-off cleaning tasks to a high standard across the school buildings
- Ensure toilet and bathroom areas across the school remain clean, assisting with cleaning up after toileting accidents and other incidents involving bodily fluids
- Tidy and clean communal areas and specialist classrooms ensuring they are fit for purpose
- Assist with keeping outdoor areas including playgrounds tidy and clean
- Carry out specified health & safety checks and maintain accurate records
- Support with pupil arrival and departures, ensuring vehicles are managed safely and effectively, so pupil can easily transition into the school buildings.
Our Cleaning & Facilities Assistant needs to be
- Experienced in undertaking a range of general cleaning duties, completing tasks to a high standard
- Able to work flexibly, using initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including twisting and stooping
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to keep accurate records and reports
- Able to work in a pressured environment and prioritise tasks effectively
- Knowledgeable in manual handling and health & safety regulations
- Computer literate including Outlook, Word and Excel
Are you interested? Please click apply and visit our website to download an application form.
Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All positions will require an enhanced DBS check (the cost of which will be paid by Jigsaw), teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), ID check, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.