1St Place Domestic Assistant September 2015

1st Place Domestic Assistant September 2015

/ JOB DESCRIPTION
SERVICE / 1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre
POST TITLE / Domestic Assistant (Lorrimore Nursery)
PURPOSE OF JOB /

To provide domestic support in order to keep the 1st Place building clean and safe for parents, children and staff

SALARYRANGE / £4,082 per annum(10 hours per week)
Hours of Work / Monday to Friday 6.00 am-8.00 am
10 hours per week
RESPONSIBLE TO / Early Education Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR / n/a

Job summary

1st Place promotes and supports the development of an innovative approach to children’s learning based on a Reggio Emilia model that includes a respectful image of children as competent and capable, a close relationship between the Centre and the community, and the importance of the environment as an educational force. All 1st Place staff are expected to support our achievement of these aims within their work. Specific duties for this role are described below.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POST OF:- 1st PlaceDomestic Assistant
PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Duties

To clean 1st Place nursery to a very high standard to ensure a safe, attractive and hygienic play and learning environment for children.
To clean the 1st Place staff room, staff toilets, offices and meeting rooms.
To work as part of a team to make sure that all floors, surfaces, windows and outside areas at the Centre are kept clean
To assist with the laundry.
To clean the equipment within the nursery to a high standard i.e. to remove marks and dirt from walls, wipe window sills and ledges to clean skirting boards etc.
To ensure all cleaning equipment is maintained to a high standard.
To do any other duties as required by the Early Education Manager or Senior Premises Officer and/or other 1st Place managers in order to ensure that the building is kept clean and safe at all times.

General

To undertake other tasks which benefit the development of the wider 1st Place community and the children and families whom we serve when requested by the line manager.
To participate in team and centre meetings when requested.
To undertake training relevant to the post
To participate in supervision and appraisal sessions.
To undertake all duties with regard to the 1st Place policy and procedures including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and the Safeguarding of Children

This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.

N.B. All staff are expected to provide support for each other, to cover for each other’s areas of work during absences, to share information and to contribute generally to the smooth running of the centre. Staff may also be required to undertake other duties within their capabilities.

1st PlaceDomestic Assistant (Nursery)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification describes the characteristics (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) that are needed to carry out the duties in the job description, and will be used as the basis for short-listing and interview.

Essential / Desirable
Education & qualifications / Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Experience & Abilities / Knowledge of health and safety factors including hygiene and storage issues involved in cleaning. / Experience of professional cleaning
Experience of working as part of a team
Skills
-Communication / Ability to communicate effectively,
Ability to work as member of a team
An empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental attitude towards children, parents/carers, staff and trainees/volunteers
Personal Qualities
- Flexibility / Responsive to change and ideas; able to adapt to new systems and flexible working patterns
Willing to undertake training / Knowledge of the Aylesbury Area and Community would be an advantage