Domestic Assistant

This isn't just about cleaning. Every classroom, learning space and residential area you care for directly supports the wellbeing of our pupils and helps create a place where they feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Whether you're looking for a role that fits around family commitments, returning to work, or seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, this could be the perfect fit. With term-time working, part-time hours, and a supportive team around you, you'll enjoy excellent work-life balance while making a positive impact every single da What you will be doing

• Keeping classrooms, residential homes, offices and communal areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Vacuuming, mopping, dusting and maintaining high cleanliness standards across the school.
• Cleaning bathrooms, toilets, changing areas and other facilities.
• Replenishing essential supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
• Using cleaning equipment and products safely and responsibly.
• Reporting any maintenance, safety or repair issues.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure pupils and colleagues have an excellent environment every day.
  
  We're looking for someone who is:
• Takes pride in their work and enjoys making a difference.
• Is reliable, hardworking and has a positive attitude.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has a good eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Is physically able to carry out cleaning duties.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
+ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support