Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Responsibilities

We have a great opportunity to work as a Cleaner in our extra care setting, Swann House in Saxmundham. We're looking for someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces across all communal and staff areas—from corridors and stairways to offices, kitchens, and more. You'll also help prepare empty rooms and maintain strong infection‑control standards to ensure a safe, spotless environment for everyone.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning in accordance with agreed schedules, covering daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks.
• Being responsible for keeping storage facilities tidy and locked when not in use in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Being responsible for reporting any items which are becoming worn or damaged and needing replacement.
• Removing and disposing of litter and keeping all communal and staff areas tidy.
• Carrying out any other cleaning works as directed by the Service Manager, such as voids.

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. Please note that bank‑holiday work may be required as part of this role.
• Free DBS checks.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Disability Confident:
About Disability Confident – A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal, and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

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Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.