Cleaning Operative ) Part - Time

BCHA are a South-West based charitable housing association, founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We have properties across the South-West providing affordable homes and temporary accommodation to a wide range of customers.

Cleaning is essential in creating safe, healthy, and welcoming environments, ensuring the well-being and comfort of everyone who lives and works in our spaces.

Position:
We are looking for a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality cleaning services across our properties in Yeovil. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining pristine communal areas and preparing unoccupied rooms for re‑letting. You’ll ensure that cleaning tasks are completed efficiently, with a focus on value for money, continuous improvement, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the accommodation, particularly in communal areas.
• Working closely with the Housing and Support Team to embed good hygiene standards in individual rooms.
• Addressing any reactive cleaning needs as they arise.

• Able to perform physical work to carry out normal cleaning duties
• Previous cleaning experience in domestic or commercial environment
• Be a good communicator and able to follow instructions
• Be a good team player and able to use own initiative
• Be organised and efficient in carrying out cleaning duties
• Be self‑motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• Commercial cleaning experience
• Commercial cleaning knowledge
• Keen to learn and develop skills
• Have a positive, can do attitude
• Be professional and respect boundaries of individuals and colleagues
• Commitment to BCHA values

Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures. As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people from obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 15th June 2026

Interview Dates: 17th June 2026

Welcome Week: 29th June 2026