About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
The Education Entitlement Service (EES) strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.
The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.
The Outdoor Education Service made up of experienced staff members provides high quality outdoor and residential experiences within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
What is the job role?
Domestic Assistant, based at Plas Dol-y-Moch, which is Coventry’s Outdoor Education Centre in NORTH WALES

Job Role

• Maintain a clean, sanitised, tidy, and safe environment for children
• Support the kitchen team with general kitchen and dining room duties

• Perform deep cleaning of communal areas, bedrooms, showers, and toilets on changeover days

  Typical Working Hours

• Afternoon Shifts:

• 2:00pm – 6:30pm (4.5 hrs)
• 3:30pm – 6:30pm (3 hrs)
• Morning Shifts:
• 7:00am – 12:00pm (5 hrs)
• Changeover Days:
• Every 4 days (approx.)
• 6 hours per changeover (start times vary between 7:00am and 8:30am)

Note: Most hours are worked during school term time.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking domestic assistant to join our team at our Outdoor Education Centre. This role is essential in ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all guests, including school groups, staff, and visitors.
Contact for more information Phone: 01766 510 200
Email: plasdolymoch@coventry.gov.uk or sandra.jones@coventry.gov.uk
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date: Thursday 18th September 2025 (Face to face at Plas Dol-y-Moch)
About Coventry

Job Role

• Maintain a clean, sanitised, tidy, and safe environment for children
• Support the kitchen team with general kitchen and dining room duties
• Perform deep cleaning of communal areas, bedrooms, showers, and toilets on changeover day