Housekeeper​/Cleaner

Overview and Responsibilities

School Cleaner – Aurora Brooklands School

Location:

Midge Hall, near Leyland, Lancashire

Salary: £.

- £. / hr

Hours:

Monday-Friday :

- :

Contract Type:
Permanent, Part-Time ( hours per week), Term time only (+3 weeks additional during school holidays)

Start Date:

ASAP

The Aurora Group

The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Our pupils are with us because for each of them, the nature of the mainstream provision that they have experienced, has not met their needs. They will have had a very fractured and or traumatic educational journey. We work with them and support them to build back their confidence and self-esteem, thereby re-engaging them in learning socially and academically.

We focus on their strengths, helping them realise the opportunities that are there for them in their future.

Key Duties :

• Cleaning all surfaces, walls, internal woodwork, fixtures and fittings as appropriate
• Dusting and polishing
• Maintaining clean and sanitised kitchenette areas, within the classrooms.
• Vacuuming and washing floors
• Keeping shower room, all toilets, stocked and clean
• Ensuring that cleaning supplies are used safely and effectively, reporting shortages or the need for additional supplies, to the admin team.
• Tidying up rooms / classrooms / communal areas
• Emptying, cleaning and maintaining bins and disposing of waste
• Undertaking basic record keeping as directed
• Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description :

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and experience :

• Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
• Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work
• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Understanding of principles of Health and Safety
• COSHH – safe use of chemicals
• Electrical safety
• First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential

Requirements :

• Good level of fitness
• The role will require some manual handling tasks – lifting, carrying
• Ability to work with appropriate cleaning products
• Ability to safely use a range of cleaning equipment
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and / or have a willingness to learn
• Ongoing training will be provided to support this role

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development
• Save money on your bills!!
• Competitive Pay and Reward
• UK Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend for £1, terms apply

How to Apply :

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact