Cleaner, Community Health

Job Introduction

Job Title:

Cleaner

Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

18.5

Location:

Baldock

Contract Type:
Permanent

Directorate:
Children’s Services

We are looking to recruit a cleaner for our home in Baldock. This is an opportunity to work alongside a committed, friendly and creative team, where the home environment is an important aspect of care. We support children and teenagers who have been in hospital or preventive to going to hospital for mental health. The cleaner works with a group of residential care staff, a handy person, cook and office staff to ensure that the home is a clean, child friendly and homely place to live.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC sites/residences using your own mode of transport.

You will complete a wide range of cleaning duties to a high standard in all areas of the home, oversee COSHH, order provisions, ensure health and safety, and keep daily and weekly cleaning schedules and equipment checks on time. You will contribute to maintaining a home where children can thrive and feel nurtured.

You will have direct contact with children, communicating and building relationships and trust with them. You will also be trained as part of the role.

• Previous experience of cleaning in a professional environment
• You will need to be proactive and willing to adapt to the challenges the home environment will bring.

• Experience of working in a child‑focused environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety regulations and guidance.

This is a cleaning role with a difference! We value all of the team who work at the home, where everyone has a role in supporting positive change in children’s lives.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is Level
5. Please locate the job profile here:
Job profiles – Operational services.

Benefits include a supportive environment, training opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives.

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Include any training or qualifications and examples of how you meet the requirements of the advert. You may also include a short covering paragraph.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

To hear more about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Apperley (Victoria.

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