Job Description for Cleaner

Job Title:

Cleaner

Job Purpose:

To ensure the cleanliness and safety of communal areas in our homes, whilst
maintaining positive relationships with our residents.

To support the Supported Housing Officer as required with other cleaning tasks.

Reporting To:  Director of Housing

Responsible
For:                     No Direct reports

Based:

Salary:

Hours:

The role is based at Haberfield House in Stockwood.

£22,932

Circa 10 hours per week. Availability on Mondays is essential. Other hours can be
negotiated but must be between 8-5, Mon-Fri.

Annual Leave:  26 days

Delivering the  Ensure that the commitment of the charity to Excellence, One Team, Aspirational in
Mission and
Values:

our Approach, Passion for our work is practised and evident throughout the team
and organisation.

Main activities of this position

1.  To provide an effective cleaning service in the communal areas and offices of our

almshouses.

2.  To keep appropriate records of work completed.

3.  To work closely with colleagues on site to ensure that cleanliness and safety of our

almshouses, raising and resolving issues promptly.

4.  To be a friendly, accessible point of contact for residents of our almshouses.

5.  To clean vacant properties as and when required.

6.  To complete all mandatory training as required.

7.  To work according to all relevant policies and procedures.

Important note:

This information is provided to assist staff joining the organisation to have an understanding and
appreciation of the work content of their post and the role they will play. The list is not exhaustive
and is not a complete statement of all the duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder

may be required to carry out any other duties at any time, which could be at other housing locations
as directed by their line manager or required by the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

•  Prior experience of providing a cleaning service.

Desirable

•  Experience of working with/alongside vulnerable adults, particularly older people.
•  Experience of completing and reviewing COSHH documentation.

Essential Competencies (knowledge, skills and behaviours)

•  An understanding of how to use cleaning products safely and effectively, including an

awareness of COSHH regulations.

•  An ability to manage use of time effectively to accommodate competing demands.
•  An ability to follow a cleaning task list and/or rota, keeping appropriate records of work

completed.