About the Role
We are looking for an experienced cleaner, who is honest, takes pride in their work and is able to operate autonomously and can commit themselves to a 30 hour week. To clean all areas in the service ensuring that the service is clean and hygiene standards are met at all times.
Responsibilities
- Clean all communal areas including residents' lounges, dining room, toilets, bathrooms, showers, halls, stairways, landings, and staff office.
- Clean residents' bedrooms as required.
- Wash down walls and paintwork of specified areas.
- Vacuum carpets, sweep and polish floors.
- Dust and polish surfaces.
- Clean and disinfect communal toilets, baths, showers, and sinks.
- Empty and clean ashtrays.
- Clean and put away cleaning utensils.
- Keep cleaning cupboards clean and tidy.
- Report breakages or necessary replacements to senior staff.
- Report safety or hygiene hazards to senior staff.
- Co-operate with staff and residents in maintaining the care ethos of the project.
- Undertake extra cleaning during COVID-19 outbreak, disinfecting high-touch surfaces daily and completing relevant paperwork.
Requirements
- An awareness of the need to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the house – especially during COVID-19 outbreak.
- An appreciation that the house represents the home of the residents and is not simply a place of work.
- A willingness to work alongside residents in shared cleaning tasks, as appropriate.
- A willingness to undertake job related training as identified by the Manager.
- Sensitivity towards people with special needs.
- An appreciation of the need for confidentiality.
- A willingness to work within the framework of Together’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Hygiene standards
- Autonomous operation
- COVID-19 cleaning protocols
Location
- York Road Accommodation Service
Work Type
- Part Time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- £ 13.86 per hour (basic salary) plus 11900 per annum (geographical allowance)
Equal Opportunity
- Together’s Equal Opportunities Policy
