Cleaner / Housekeeper (Maternity cover)

Category

Manual

Organisation

Barnsley CVS

Job Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opening and closing the building(s) (Key holder).
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Cleaning desk areas and tables.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers, countertops, and sinks.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area.
• Washing windows.
• Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors.
• Using any cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools.
• Keeping bathrooms stocked with toiletries, and other supplies.
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as needed.
• Cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste.
• Washing blinds.
• Tidying up rooms.
• Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Have a good attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Having a friendly and engaging personality, a good communicator, able to work under pressure.
• Comfortable working with or around members of the public and provide a friendly attitude towards people.
• Need to be willing to learn, take instruction and work under own initiative, supporting other team members and able to multitask.
• Assistants will be on their feet for most of the shift and may be required to lift and carry.
• An effective, well organised and efficient team player with a strong sense of discipline and urgency.
• Excellent standards of personal presentation with a smart appearance.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Customer-oriented and friendly.
• Prioritisation and time management skills.
• Working quickly without compromising quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

•   COSHH.
  • Up-to-date DBS (Criminal record check).
  • Have access to own transport

GENERAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To support Barnsley CVS in their aims, objectives, vision and mission statement, in particular provide a welcoming and safe space for visitors.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety policies.
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Barnsley CVS.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the charity and its personnel.
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities that could be reasonably expected of the role, as required from time to time.

Location

Barnsley

Salary

£12.50ph

Type of Contract

Short Term

Hours

Up to 8 hours a week

Benefits

(5% pension contribution), 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata

Closing Date

14-11-2025

How to Apply

Email your CV to HR@barnsleycvs.org.uk

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