Parish Cleaner (Job Ref: 827-POPLA)
£13.85 per hour | Permanent | 5 HPW (1 day) Part-time | St Mary and St Joseph, 9 Pekin Street, E14 6EZ | Closing Date 5 th January 2026
Poplar Cleaner Job Description
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We are seeking a dedicated Parish Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in our presbytery, supporting the mission of the Catholic Church. This role is essential in ensuring our spaces remain inviting for parishioners and visitors.
About the Role
About the Role
Reporting to the Parish Priest, you will be responsible for general cleaning within the presbytery, ensuring that all communal spaces are kept clean, tidy, and hospitable.
Your duties will include:
- Hoovering and dusting all presbytery rooms
- Cleaning communal areas such as stairs, sitting and dining rooms
- Mopping bathrooms and toilets
- Polishing floors and surfaces
- Cleaning interior windows and doors
- Monitoring cleaning supplies and requesting refills when needed
- Carrying out other ad hoc cleaning tasks as required
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is not only competent in cleaning but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.✔ Proven experience in a similar cleaning role
✔ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✔ Problem-solving attitude and adaptability
✔ Respect for diversity and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment
✔ A desire to support the mission and values of the Diocese of Westminster
Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.
What we offer you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
✔23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
✔Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
✔Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
✔Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
✔Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
✔Cycle to work scheme
✔Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
✔Employee Assistance Programme
✔Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit
Who we are
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community.
At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives.
We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love—principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work.
If you are looking for a role where your talents, faith, and commitment to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.