Domestic Assistant

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

Location: Orchards Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT

Salary: £13,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour)

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for a Domestic Assistant for our New Options Autism School - Orchards Manor School, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market.

To provide the school with a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the whole building layout.

• To promote the good reputation of the school by cleaning all areas to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• To ensure all equipment and chemicals are used and handled correctly at all times, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, COSHH regulations and health and safety legislation.
• To carry out all daily and weekly routines together with any special cleaning duties as directed and necessary.
• To support other members of the domestic team to complete work that requires extra members of staff to complete the task.
• To assist in the operation of the laundry where necessary.
• To report all compliments, comments and complaints.
• To report any defects, damage, theft, breakages or hazards.
• To carry out all duties in a safe manner having regard for the health, safety and welfare of self, staff, Service Users and other persons on site.

• Relevant experience of domestic duties.
• Experience of effective cleaning practices.
• Good working knowledge of domestic practices.
• Good knowledge of domestic duties including the use and storage of relevant products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Our New Options Autism School – Orchards Manor School is proposed to open in June 2025 and will have capacity for 72 pupils with a variety of complex needs including ASC. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.