Domestic Assistant

We are seeking a flexible, organised and sociable General & Domestic Assistant to join our small friendly team at Woodcraft Folk's Cudham Centre, located in three acres of beautiful woodland on the edge of the North Downs in Kent. You'll join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and, in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £14.01 per hour.

Hours: Term Time only, 5 hours per week, typically Mondays. Please note that some occasional lone working, evening and weekend shifts may be expected.

About the General & Domestic Assistant role

As our General & Domestic Assistant, you will undertake a range of practical and operational duties maintaining the centre to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety. You will work collaboratively in delivering a professional, inclusive and responsive service, ensuring customer service excellence and uphold and promote the values and aims of Woodcraft Folk,

As our General & Domestic Assistant your responsibilities will include:

To undertake housekeeping duties including cleaning of both internal and external areas of the site

To assist with laundry requirements at the Centre

To ensure that centre cleaning equipment is maintained (and all faults reported) and that the centre has at all times appropriate cleaning materials and supplies paying due regard for the Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

To undertake where appropriate light maintenance duties of the centre and grounds

To ensure that centre rooms are readied for use as determined by centre coordinator or visiting group leaders

To undertake regular and deep cleaning of the centre according to agreed rotas

To work with centre users and group leaders to advise them of the proper use of the centre and the observance of relevant centre policies and rules, particularly those relating to centre safety, cleanliness and hygiene and to report any improper use or breaches of centre policies to the Centre coordinator

To unlock and secure buildings, as appropriate, ensuring the security of buildings at all times

To assist with stock control and maintenance of cleaning equipment and products and to seek to identify and report any faults promptly

To assist with waste management, recycling and removal to our designated bins

To undertake other general duties as may be required from time to time appropriate to the level of responsibility for the post

To represent the centre and Woodcraft Folk in a professional and positive way to all visitors

Benefits include:

Permanent contract

28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Pension contributions up to 5%

Training options

All equipment and materials provided

What we are looking for in our General & Domestic Assistant:

Experience of, or understanding of cleaning and housekeeping, preferably in a similar environment.

Physical strength and mobility to enable the undertaking of activity involving lifting and carrying, bending, stretching and using stairs and navigating uneven surfaces

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle to enable personal transport to the centre

An ability to work safely including at times on your own and to continually review actions to ensure reduced risk to self and others

Experience of working towards excellent customer service standards e.g. best practice in Health & Safety or quality standards

Ability to communicate effectively to staff and visitors

Willingness and ability to work shift patterns including some weekends and evenings

Commitment to safeguarding children and young people

Commitment to the aims & principles of Woodcraft Folk

If you feel you have what it takes to become our General & Domestic Assistant ,then click ‘Apply’ today and come and be part of our solution