Cleaner
£ 13.86 per hour (basic salary) plus 11900 per annum (geographical allowance)
We are looking for an experienced cleaner, who is honest, takes pride in their work and is able to operate autonomously and can commit themselves to a 30 hour week.
To clean all areas in the service ensuring that the service is clean and hygiene standards are met at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
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To clean all communal areas within the house as detailed below:
• Residents' lounges
• Residents' dining room
• Residents' and staff toilets
• Residents' bathroom and shower rooms
• All halls, stairways and landings
• The staff office
• Residents' bedrooms at the discretion of the residents and staff as required
• Washing down the walls and paintwork of any of these areas, as required.
• Residents' dining room
• Residents' and staff toilets
• Residents' bathroom and shower rooms
• All halls, stairways and landings
• The staff office
• Residents' bedrooms at the discretion of the residents and staff as required
• Washing down the walls and paintwork of any of these areas, as required.
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The work to be carried out in these areas will include:
• Vacuuming all carpets
• Sweeping and polishing all floor areas
• Dusting and polishing all other surfaces
• Cleaning and disinfecting all communal toilets, baths, showers and sinks
• Emptying and cleaning all ashtrays.
• Sweeping and polishing all floor areas
• Dusting and polishing all other surfaces
• Cleaning and disinfecting all communal toilets, baths, showers and sinks
• Emptying and cleaning all ashtrays.
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To clean and put away all cleaning utensils.
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To keep all cleaning cupboards clean and tidy.
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To report any breakages or necessary replacements to the senior staff.
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To report any hazards to safety or hygiene to senior staff.
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To co-operate with staff and residents in maintaining the care ethos of the project
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Extra cleaning to be undertaken during COVID-19 outbreak. All door handles, bannisters, communal remote controls, light-switches, bathroom handles and levers all to be disinfected daily and relevant paperwork completed.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
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An awareness of the need to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the house – especially during COVID-19 outbreak.•
An appreciation that the house represents the home of the residents and is not simply a place of work.
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A willingness to work alongside residents in shared cleaning tasks, as appropriate.
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A willingness to undertake job related training as identified by the Manager.
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Sensitivity towards people with special needs.
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An appreciation of the need for confidentiality.
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A willingness to work within the framework of Together’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Job Benefits
About Together for Mental Wellbeing
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.