Domestic Assistant - Vine House Campus of Syon Manor College

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Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Location: Syon Manor College - Vine House Campus, Hillingdon, London UB8 3HD
Salary: £10,637.10 per annum (£13.25 p/h)
Hours: 18 hours per week Monday to Friday Rota TBC
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our close-knit team at Syon Manor College, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Domestic Assistant to join our team and help maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the College. Your role is essential in creating a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Experience in a cleaning or domestic role is vital, as you'll be working independently and as part of a team to ensure all areas are spotless, well maintained, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all areas of the College
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, following COSHH and Health & Safety regulations
• Carry out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks to schedule
• Support colleagues with larger or specialist cleaning tasks when needed
• Assist with laundry operations when required
• Report any maintenance issues, damage, or hazards promptly
• Handle all duties with care, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Uphold the College's values and contribute to a positive, respectful environment

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a domestic, housekeeping, or cleaning role (essential)
• Strong understanding of cleaning techniques, safety, and hygiene practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• A proactive, reliable, and responsible approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where your experience and high standards will make a visible difference every day-helping our College remain a clean, safe, and positive space for everyone.

About Us

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

For over 19 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.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

Benefits

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

And 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.