Mobile Cleaning Operative (Care

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent | 35 hours per week | Mobile position, Lancashire |

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent | 35 hours per week | Mobile position, Lancashire |

Location:

Various Residential Care Homes and Day Centres across Lancashire

Hours:

35 hours per week, working various shifts between 9:00am and 7:00pm on a rota basis

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Mileage: 55p per mile mileage allowance provided

We are looking for a reliable, flexible, and detail-focused Mobile Cleaner to join our team, providing cleaning support across a range of Residential Care Homes and Day Centres throughout Lancashire.

This is a mobile role requiring travel between sites to ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety are maintained for residents, service users, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering excellent cleaning standards and be comfortable working independently across different locations.

• Carry out general cleaning duties across a variety of care settings, including communal areas, offices, bathrooms, kitchens, corridors, and service user areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and polish surfaces to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow site-specific cleaning schedules and complete required cleaning records.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and in accordance with training and COSHH guidance.
• Provide cover across multiple locations as required, adapting to different site environments and operational needs.
• Work professionally and respectfully with residents, service users, colleagues, and visitors.

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations across Lancashire.

• Previous cleaning or domestic services experience.
• Experience working within care, healthcare, or residential settings.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

As this is a mobile position, the successful candidate will be required to travel between various Residential Care Homes and Day Centres across Lancashire.

• A mileage allowance of 55p per mile will be paid for business travel.
• You must have access to your own vehicle.
• Business use insurance must be in place and maintained for your vehicle throughout your employment.

• £13.45 per hour
• 35 contracted hours per week
• Mileage allowance of 55p per mile
• Full training provided
• Uniform supplied
• Supportive and friendly team environment

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here .

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.